Job Description

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 us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. To better reflect this, ‘The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.’ is our new promise to our people.

The opportunity

EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY’s Risk Management team is responsible for implementing and monitoring the firm’s internal risk management, and compliance processes and for supporting the business in relation to risk management, data protection, and compliance requirements. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our team within the Risk Management function. This individual will be managing the firm’s risk management processes and become a technical subject matter expert in consulting with and providing guidance to our service line professionals as well as functional units on risk management matters.

Your key responsibilities

• Assisting team in coordinating and managing risk management projects and initiatives, including policy and procedure implementation.
• Performing compliance testing and monitoring activities.
• Assisting team in policies and procedural manual development.
• Supporting team in providing practical advice to the business on risk management policies and rules to support compliance with regulatory and internal firm requirements.
• Preparing reports and presentations to firm leadership.
• Supporting team in providing learning programs to raise awareness to the business on risk management-related policies and procedures.
• Performing assigned projects and providing ad hoc support to the team as needed.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree with related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a risk management or compliance role or other relevant working experience, preferably within an audit or professional services firm.
• Good written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Proficiency in computer skill (e.g. MS offices).

Skills and attributes for success

• Self-driven and result oriented individual.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn (including being proactive and open to asking questions)
• Strong logical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skill and ability to work effectively in a team, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress.
• Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure.