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At EY Financial Services, we share a single focus – to build a better financial services industry, one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable.
Now more than ever, as we plan for a post-COVID-19 world, financial services companies will need to harness the power of technology to transform their operations at scale and speed, to provide the products and services the customer of the future will demand.
The strength of our EY teams lies in the power of our people and technology, and the possibilities that arise when they converge to reframe the future. With extensive knowledge in financial services transformation, we are driving innovation with risk and regulation insight. Helping companies become stronger and more sustainable.
This is how our EY professionals are helping to build long-term value for our financial services clients. It’s how we play our part in building a better working world.

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                Case studies

                  Transforming financial services

                  EY Nexus is a business transformation platform optimized for financial services. It accelerates innovation, unlocks value in ecosystems and powers frictionless customer experiences.

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                  Sustainability in financial services

                  A sustainable world needs sustainable finance. We are helping to build a better financial services industry – one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable by helping organizations to create value, accelerate the transition, and make a measurable difference.

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                  EY ifb | Finance and risk transformation advice

                  Providing the finance and risk functions of banks and insurance companies with customized board solutions to help them transform.

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                  EY Alliances in Financial Services

                  Unlock new value in the Transformative Age with EY alliance and ecosystem relationships.

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                  How EY can help

                  Sustainable Finance

                  EY sustainable finance teams helps financial services companies define sustainability goals that create value and make a measurable difference. Learn more.

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                  Service Leader

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                    Gill Lofts

                    EY Global Financial Services Sustainable Finance Leader

                  EY Financial Services EMEIA Webcasts

                  Our webcasts are a collaboration between EY and industry professionals covering a wide range of Financial Services topics.

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                  EY Financial Services EMEIA Podcasts

                  Explore all the latest Financial Services podcasts from across EMEIA.

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                  Our leaders

                  Omar Ali

                  EY Global Financial Services Leader; EY EMEIA Financial Services Regional Managing Partner
                  Passionate about building a better financial services industry with EY people and clients. Champion for DE&I and helping the people to reach their potential. Board member at TheCityUK.
                  London, GBR

                  Martina Keane

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Chief Operating Officer; EMEIA Deputy Regional Managing Partner
                  Accountancy leader. Innovation champion. Lover of the great outdoors.
                  Dublin, IRL

                  Hanne Kaerhoeg

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Markets Leader
                  Focused on building and delivering client transformation for financial services businesses. Keen advocate for DE&I and the role of women in technology. Mother of three. Loves running and hiking.
                  Copenhagen, DNK

                  Anne-Marie Balfe

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Talent Leader
                  Talent strategist. Business transformation enthusiast. Committed to development. Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Mom who loves running.
                  London, GBR

                  Alex Birkin

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Consulting Leader and Managing Partner
                  Focused on creating the world’s leading transformation consultancy, trusted to help EY clients generate long-term value. Passionate about cars. Keen golfer. Husband and father of three.
                  London, GBR

                  Dr. Benoit Gerard

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Strategy and Transactions Leader
                  Impact-driven strategic thinker with a technical edge. Passionate about financial services. Father of three daughters.
                  Diegem, BEL

                  Hermin Hologan

                  EY EMEIA Wealth & Asset Management Leader
                  Wealth and asset management advisor. Champion for anti-racism and DE&I. Father. Keen golfer.
                   

                  Tara Kengla

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Public Policy Leader
                  Partner in UK CFO Consulting Services. Global experience in Banking. Active on diversity iniatives at EY and in the business community in London.
                  London, GBR

                  Loubna Lemaire

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Tax and Law Leader
                  Tax lawyer. Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Proud mother of two boys. Passionate about travel and culture.
                  Paris, FRA

                  Phil Vermeulen

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Insurance Leader
                  Transformation leader and client relationship partner. Passionate about helping insurance clients fulfill their potential. Average runner; better cook. Father to twin boys.
                  Zurich, CHE

                  Bharat Mathur

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services (FS) Strategic Alliances Leader; EY Global FS Microsoft Alliance Executive Sponsor; UK FS Payments Leader
                  Leader focused on driving value for clients by embedding disruptive technology into their businesses. Bharat is married to Smita and likes to unwind with family or on the tennis court.
                  London, GBR

                  Nigel Moden

                  EY Global Banking and Capital Markets Leader; EY EMEIA Banking and Capital Markets Lead
                  Passionate believer in the banking industry as a force for good. Leading advocate for the talent agenda in EY. Builder of diverse teams. Avid cricketer.
                  London, GBR

                  Paul Noonan

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Region Finance Leader
                  Finance leader and business advisor, driving better insights through analytics to facilitate better decisions. Husband. Father. Fitness enthusiast, golfer and rugby fan.
                  London, GBR

                  Claus-Peter Wagner

                  EY EMEIA Financial Services Assurance Leader
                  Committed to strengthen the confidence and trust in the financial markets. Top priorities are the development of EY people for the future and to deliver high quality work.
                  Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

                  Anna Anthony

                  EY UK Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Passionate about helping the financial services industry become a force for social good. Champion of creating a culture of equality where people feel they belong. Keen wildlife photographer.
                  London, GBR

                  Stefano Battista

                  EY Italy Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Transformational leader. Growth-oriented. Inspirer and motivator. Husband and father.
                  Milano, ITA

                  Olivier Coekelbergs

                  EY Luxembourg Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Passionate about Private Equity and mentoring talents. Loves fishing.
                  Luxembourg, LUX

                  Ralf Eckert

                  EY Germany Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Passionate about digital and talent transformation. Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Father to three children. Golf enthusiast.
                  Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

                  Xavier Freynet

                  EY France Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Focused on helping clients through innovation, transformation and long-term collaboration. Family. Rugby.
                  Paris La Défense, FRA

                  Thomas Griess

                  EY Germany Financial Services Strategy and Transactions Leader
                  Certified accountant and certified tax consultant. EY Germany Financial Services Leader. Passionate about tennis, golf, skiing and diving. Treasurer at the Lions Club.
                  Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

                  Yannick Grécourt

                  EY Belgium Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Innovative leader. Passionate about understanding clients. Curious about new technology. Energized by team success. Married sailor with two daughters.
                  Diegem, BEL

                  Bruno Patusi

                  EY Switzerland Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Passionate business leader. Trusted auditor and advisor to the financial services industry.
                  Zurich, CHE

                  Colin Ryan

                  EY Ireland Financial Services Leader
                  Passionate about effective teaming and finding novel approaches to complex problems. Known for building high performing teams and a commitment to long-term outcomes for EY clients.
                  Dublin, IRL

                  Ana Salcedas

                  EY Portugal Financial Services Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, SROC
                  Responsible for building the Financial Services team in Portugal and Angola. Mother of two girls. Passionate about travelling and interacting with new people and cultures.
                  Lisbon, PRT

                  Dan Saunders

                  EY Channel Islands Managing Partner, Financial Services
                  Leads audits and services to Jersey, Guernsey and international clients. Passionate about helping people achieve their potential. Enjoys traveling. Husband and father of two.
                  St. Helier, JEY

                  Sven Tärnvik

                  EY Nordics Financial Services Managing Partner
                  Passionate about financial services and consulting. A “family man” with wife Tina and three children, living at Lidingö just outside Stockholm. Loves music. Pretty good cook and disastrous golfer.
                  Stockholm, SWE

                  Careers in Financial Services

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