Working Location: Athens / Thessaloniki / Patras (hybrid)


At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.


Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.


The opportunity
We are currently seeking Junior Advisors for our Access to EU funding and Incentives team, which seats under our Strategy and Transactions practice. The Greek EY Strategy & Transactions Advisory Services (Sa T) practice is the leader in Greece and South-East Europe in professional financial advisory services market. Within Sa T, our EU Funding & Incentives team sits at the heart of our Lead Advisory practice and deliver high quality advice to our global network of clients.


Your key responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting and preparing application folders for public and private entities, aiming to access direct EU funding
• Preparation including research and analysis of relevant EU policies and regulations
• Scanning of suitable funding opportunities and incentives to address clients’ needs
• Ad hoc training activities and workshops with relevance to the above
• Performing analysis of technologies to evaluate capability and fit against mission requirements
• Demonstrating strong team participation skills, particularly in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Demonstrating a high level of professionalism and consistency in client work, business development and practice development
• Demonstrating strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas

Skills and attributes for success

• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• Business and commercially driven – Working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to really help add value to our clients.
• Business development – Assist in aspects of business origination, including pitches and presentations. Contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work.
• Learning – Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree on International & European Studies, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting & Finance, or any other field with a strong EU Policies & Procedures knowledge
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in consultancy or project work within national and/or public institutions
• Experience in assisting on the development of application folders for direct EU funding on schemes such as Horizon 2020, LIFE, Erasmus
• Excellent written and verbal skills both in Greek and English
• Excellent knowledge in MS Office packages
• Analytical and conceptual thinker with innovative reflexes
• Strong focus and drive to achieve project / program goals and objectives, with a first-time right mentality
• Within client assignments, you are able to:
  • Analise complex problems and deliver insightful & practical solutions.
  • Think in a structured manner and can communicate adequately to clients
• Able to work both independent and in team
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, if required

Ideally, you should also have:

• A Master’s degree on EU Policies, Commercial Engineering, Marketing Management, or any other related field with a strong EU Policies & Procedures knowledge
• Skills in other than English and French, EU languages
• Working experience in national administration or EU services or industry, related to EU funding
• Knowledge and experience on EU tendering procedures

What we are looking for
What is most important is that you are committed to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and passion to develop fast in an international working environment. You’ll need to pick up new skills and talents as you go, so asking questions and having the confidence to speak up are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.


What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
• Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
• Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.

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


Join us in building a better working world.


Apply now.


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