Business Analyst | Clients & Industries (Business Development)

EY

EY

IT, Sales & Business Development

Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on May 7, 2026

We are looking for a Business Analyst (up to 3 years of experience) to join our CBS | Clients & Industries team at EY. This role is focused on supporting internal business development, growth, and market positioning initiatives across priority sectors and clients.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across service lines, sectors, and geographies, contributing to strategic analyses, market and client intelligence, and the development of proposals and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal business development and growth initiatives across Clients & Industries
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support go-to-market strategies, sector priorities, and client targeting
• Perform market, industry, and client research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning
• Collect, structure, and analyse data related to clients, markets, sectors, and pipeline performance
• Support the preparation of internal and external materials, including proposals, credentials, presentations, and strategic reports
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of analyses and outputs in line with EY methodologies and internal standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in business analysis, business development, consulting, strategy, marketing, or related roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex information clearly
• Solid understanding of business fundamentals, markets, and value drivers
• Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data analysis tools is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Nice to Have

• Experience in internal consulting, business development, or commercial strategy roles
• Knowledge of marketing strategy, customer analysis, pipeline management, or go-to-market frameworks
• Interest in understanding industry dynamics and client needs across multiple sectors

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with a strong growth mindset, excellent analytical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively in team-based environments. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and curious, with a genuine interest in business development, market intelligence, and strategic growth. You are comfortable working behind the scenes to enable impact, supporting decision-making and driving EY’s commercial success.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:
• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career within a global organization
• Exposure to strategic growth initiatives and leadership stakeholders across EY
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.


At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.
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