EY NextGen Women

Fast forward your career with EY NextGen Women – a global competition for women with the potential to have a fulfilling career in EY Strategy and Transactions.

If you could do something that matters, what would it be?

The EY NextGen Women in Strategy and Transactions competition allows talented women to fast forward their careers.

Are you part of the next generation of women in Strategy and Transactions?

We want to be inspired by women like you – purpose-driven women who challenge conventional ways of thinking, dare to ask questions, seek better answers and work to build a better world.

The EY NextGen Women in Strategy and Transactions competition aims to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talent to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in Strategy and Transactions.

EY Strategy and Transactions helps enable clients to navigate complexity by reimagining their ecosystems, reshaping their portfolios and reinventing themselves for a better future. Bringing together a global ecosystem of world-class thinkers, EY teams help design and deliver real-world strategies for EY clients.

We hope to foster a community where women from varying backgrounds can learn, be challenged and develop relationships and skills that will last a lifetime.

EY NextGen Women Competition Global finals 2023

Download the event brochure to find out more about this year’s competition and finalists.

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About the EY NextGen Women Competition

The first phase of the competition will take place in Dublin from 11 -12 April 2024.

  • Applications Open: 22 February 2024
  • Applications Close: 20 March 2024

All finalists are challenged to think critically as they undertake both group and individual challenges throughout the competition. Once the Ireland winner has been announced, they will go on to join all NextGen country winners at the global final, where they will work together to solve a case study, culminating with the announcement of the EY NextGen Women global winner.

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Women. Fast forward

The EY organization is passionate about investing in the development of future female leaders. Studies have shown that women’s advancement and leadership are key to business performance and economic prosperity. To help companies drive inclusive growth by focusing on their capital and transaction strategy through to execution, we must build diverse and purpose-driven teams.

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Applications to EY NextGen Women in Strategy and Transactions 2024 are now open.

Women. Fast Forward

Women. Fast Forward is the EY global platform that engages our people, EY clients and our communities to advance gender equality.

About the EY NextGen Women Competition in Ireland

Country Competition:  11 - 12 April 2024 in Dublin (In Person)

2024 Applications Open: 22 February 2024

2024 Application Closing Date: 20 March 2024

Eligibility: Female undergraduate and masters-level students; right to work in the country required

Key contact: nextgen.women.irl@ie.ey.com

Are you ready to take action?

Applications to EY NextGen Women in Strategy and Transactions 2023 are now open.


About the EY NextGen Women Competition in Ireland

Country Competition:  11 - 12 April 2024 in Dublin (In Person)

2024 Applications Open: 22 February 2024

2024 Application Closing Date: 20 March 2024

Eligibility: Female undergraduate and masters-level students; right to work in the country required

Key contact: nextgen.women.irl@ie.ey.com

Are you ready to take action?

Applications to EY NextGen Women in Strategy and Transactions 2023 are now open.