Senior Analyst Telecoms

Ernst & Young
Chicago, IL

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The team

EY’s Sector Insights team comprises market-facing sector experts, across 18 sectors, and shapes EY’s differentiated perspectives on the future of their sector. The team also equips EY’s 400,000 professionals to have insightful client conversations and drive growth. The team’s compelling insights help EY win in the market by creating new client opportunities and originating work, strengthen client relationships by proactively taking them new insights, and shape EY’s positioning and brand through distinctive leadership.

The opportunity

As a Senior Telecommunications Analyst at EY, you will be an expert on key sector topics – including operator transformation activities and industry technology cycles – contributing to EY's distinctive perspective on client issues within the sector. You will lead specific programs within your area of expertise, delivering high-impact analysis and insights for sector teams and its activation with clients. Recognized as a subject matter expert, you will provide analytical support and strategic advice on telecommunications sector developments to both clients and EY leadership.

Your key responsibilities

  • Develop a strong internal brand to become recognized within EY as a leader and subject matter expert at the business unit and executive level.
  • Engage with senior telecommunications sector stakeholders to provide commercial perspectives on issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the sector, preparing insightful analysis on the impact of those trends for EY and its clients.
  • Participate in client meetings and represent the firm at selected events to enhance EY’s presence in the market.
  • Collaborate with telecommunications sector stakeholders and EY colleagues across Insights and Clients and Industries to support business development activities and service delivery to clients.
  • Working with the Lead Analyst, proactively support the development of the Insights strategy for the telecommunications sector, based on business priorities and a detailed understanding of the sector’s dynamics.
  • Lead the creation of specific insights by leveraging EY’s proprietary knowledge and collaborating with Clients and Industries colleagues.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and share insights with other Insights and Clients and Industries teams.
  • Synthesize diverse perspectives and sources to develop compelling insights that drive results.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to provide analytic insights.
  • Coach less-experienced team members to improve their skills in research, analysis, data analytics, and visualization.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Strong presentation skills, with experience influencing senior clients and internal decision-makers.
  • Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
  • A proactive self-starter, able to bring new ideas for new insights to leadership.
  • Collaborative and able to work effectively in a global, multi-cultural environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to proactively build a network of internal and external contacts to shape insights.
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What we look for

We are looking for individuals who are curious, strategic thinkers with a commercial perspective driven by an understanding of telecommunications operator strategies and broader marketplace dynamics. You should have strong analytical skills and the ability to present insights to clients, including at the executive level, in support of the sector’s agenda. A collaborative mindset is essential, as you will play a vital role in responding to emerging issues with technical experts across the EY network. You will work closely with the Telecommunications Lead Analyst and other Analysts to deliver insightful content that helps EY differentiate itself in the marketplace and proactively identify new business opportunities and risks.

What we offer you

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $126,800 to $244,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $152,100 to $277,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at [email protected] .

Posted 2026-02-28

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