Client Executive – Insurance

The opportunity

As an Industry Account Centric Client Executive (CE) you will be responsible for delivering exceptional client service (ECS) to our insurance clients by understanding client issues and challenges, leveraging the firm’s capabilities to address these and driving new business opportunities to grow revenue and to deepen customer relationship management (CRM). This role will drive global accounts strategy, rigorous account planning and relationship development across the client(s) organisation.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead global account strategy and growth, driving revenue and deepening relationships with major insurance clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping transformative solutions and introducing strategic alliances that deliver measurable impact.
• Champion innovation and collaboration, leveraging EY’s global network and cutting-edge capabilities to solve complex client challenges.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with C-suite executives, leveraging influence and executive presence to drive strategic outcomes.
• Deep understanding of the insurance sector combined with commercial acumen to identify opportunities and negotiate complex agreements.
• Proven capability to lead account strategy and foster innovation, introducing transformative solutions and alliances that deliver measurable client impact.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience in leading complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within the insurance or broader financial services sector.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, managed services, and alliance-based solutions to help clients innovate and grow.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to navigate a matrixed organization, balancing client priorities with firm objectives.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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