Executive Assistant to the CEO

Job Title: Head of Design Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer Direct Reports: Design team (~10 direct reports), including Product Designers, UX Researchers, and Consumer Insights Lead Purpose of the Role The Head of Design is the most senior design leader within the organisation, responsible for setting and executing the design vision, strategy, and standards across all consumer-facing digital products and experiences. This is a strategic leadership role that extends well beyond traditional design management — the role holder operates as a key member of the senior leadership team, working directly with the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and other C-suite executives to shape company direction, product strategy, and growth initiatives. The Head of Design is accountable for building and leading a high-performing design organisation, driving innovation through AI-augmented design practices, and ensuring that design functions as a strategic capability that de-risks business decisions through rapid prototyping, consumer research, and evidence-based experimentation. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership • Define and own the design vision and strategy for the organisation, ensuring design is embedded at the centre of product development, content strategy, and commercial decision-making. • Partner directly with the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and senior leadership team on company-direction initiatives, contributing design perspective to business strategy, market positioning, and growth planning. • Lead the transformation of the design function from a production-oriented service into a Research & Development capability, where every strategic bet is validated through design-led prototyping and consumer evidence before full investment. • Represent Design at executive forums, board presentations, and cross-functional leadership meetings, advocating for user-centred decision-making and design-led innovation. Design Organisation & Team Leadership • Build, lead, and develop a multidisciplinary design team of approximately 10 professionals spanning product design, UX research, and consumer insights. • Establish and maintain design hiring standards, career progression frameworks, and professional development programmes to attract and retain top design talent. • Foster a culture of design excellence, creative rigour, and continuous learning within the team and across the broader organisation. • Drive AI adoption and AI-augmented design workflows across the team, achieving high levels of productivity through modern tooling and automated processes. Product & Experience Design • Oversee the end-to-end design of the organisation's digital product portfolio, including financial comparison tools, recommendation engines, editorial content experiences, and emerging AI-powered advisory products. • Own the design system architecture and component library, ensuring consistency, accessibility, scalability, and brand coherence across all platforms and touchpoints. • Lead the design strategy for new product initiatives, including AI chat assistants, personalised financial wellness tools, and machine-learning-optimised content experiences. • Ensure all design output meets the highest standards of usability, accessibility (WCAG compliance), performance, and visual quality. Innovation & AI Integration • Pioneer the integration of AI and machine learning into the design workflow, including AI-first design systems that connect design components directly to AI coding tools to eliminate inconsistencies and accelerate development. • Lead the development of LLM-optimised content templates and information architectures that ensure content is structured for both human consumption and machine-readable citation by large language models. • Drive design innovation through rapid prototyping, consumer testing, and iterative experimentation, enabling the organisation to validate ideas at low cost before committing engineering resources. • Identify and evaluate emerging design technologies, tools, and methodologies that can provide competitive advantage. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence • Partner with Product, Engineering, Editorial, Growth, SEO, and Data Science teams to ensure design thinking is integrated across all workstreams and business decisions. • Collaborate with commercial and partnerships teams to design consumer experiences that drive revenue growth, lead generation, and partner engagement. • Establish and lead cross-functional design review processes, ensuring alignment between design direction and business objectives. • Act as the primary advocate for consumer needs within the organisation, embedding consumer insights and user research evidence into strategic planning and prioritisation. Required Skills & Qualifications • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing design teams within technology, media, or financial services organisations. • Demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic level, influencing business direction and product strategy alongside C-suite executives. • Deep expertise in design systems, component architectures, and scalable design practices for multi-product digital platforms. • Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application to design workflows, content strategy, and product innovation. • Expert proficiency in Figma and modern design tooling, with working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, React/TypeScript) and data-informed design practices. • Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate design thinking into commercial value. • Experience with consumer financial services, comparison platforms, or content-led digital products is highly desirable.

The opportunity At EY-Parthenon, our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, tax and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. EY-Parthenon is looking for Senior Consultants and Engagement Managers to join our Strategy & Execution team in the Nordics with focus on Technology and IT in deals and transactions (“Deal Technology”). We are building a dedicated capability at the intersection of technology, private equity, and corporate transactions - supporting clients across IT due diligence, carve-outs, integrations, and technology-driven value creation. We are looking for individuals with genuine interest in project delivery, problem-solving capabilities, and a hands-on and driven mindset in management and strategy consulting. Your key responsibilities In this role, you will work on high-impact deal situations where technology is a key value driver or risk, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution in complex, time-critical environments. You will collaborate closely with experienced colleagues and senior stakeholders, often in cross-border Nordic and international teams, alongside private equity investors and corporate M&A functions. From day one, you will take on meaningful responsibility, gain direct client exposure, and accelerate your development as a consultant, supported by a dedicated career counselor and a strong focus on continuous growth at EY-Parthenon. Examples of your work include: Leading IT / Technology due diligence in acquisition processes Defining carve-out and separation strategies, incl. TSA design and IT disentanglement Supporting Day 1 readiness, PMI and integration planning Driving large-scale IT transformation programs in a deal context (e.g. ERP, cloud, application landscape) Defining target operating models and enterprise architecture in complex environments Delivering technology-driven value creation initiatives (e.g. data, AI, digital platforms) Advising clients on the role of technology, data and AI in transactions and transformations Skills and attributes for success We are looking for ambitious and analytically capable individuals with relevant industry experience who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex business problems together with clients and colleagues. Ability to structure complex topics and analyses into actionable recommendations Strong commercial thinking and ability to understand the financial and operational drivers of a business. Interest in transactions, business transformation and value creation consulting To qualify for the role, you must have Master’s degree in business, economics, engineering or other relevant field 3-6 years of experience in consulting, transaction advisory, strategy, M&A, corporate development or similar roles Experience of technology/IT in transactions, separations, integrations and broader strategic change Strong problem-solving and communication skills Fluent English skills; Nordic languages are considered an advantage Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and international environment What we offer you You will join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment where you will receive significant responsibility early on and you could develop rapidly as a professional. By joining our team, we offer: Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact engagements with leading Nordic and international clients in high-stakes transactions environments. High-performing, collaborative, fun, and entrepreneurial team culture A unique platform to build expertise at the intersection of technology and M&A Modern offices in central locations in Stockholm & Gothenburg, and flexible ways of working as part of our Nordic Hybrid Model. (Simon ev. Länk? Hybrid model.) Learn more about careers at EY-Parthenon. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. The application deadline is August 15th, 2026. We will start the communication and interviewing process after the application deadline due to Swedish summer vacations. Note that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. At EY, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at recruitmentsweden@se.ey.com. We are here to support you. 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