Job Description

Senior Risk Associate with German

Location: Wrocław / Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

We are looking for Senior Risk Analyst with strong command of English to join our global Risk Management Services Team. If you enjoy business research and analysis but also like communicating with clients in the global environment, this job is just perfect for you.

The opportunity

Risk Management Services (RMS) has been operating in EY GDS Poland for almost 10 years as part of a global function and continues to grow rapidly. Within RMS, Independence is the largest sub-function, responsible for delivering key internal processes that help ensure EY and its professionals comply with auditor independence rules and regulations. This work supports EY Member Practices and local Independence firms in business analysis.

The role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, growth-focused environment, with an objective of protecting EY’s reputation as an independent auditor, by providing support to EY member firm practices. It also involves close collaboration with global teams and stakeholders to strengthen the compliance framework and foster a mindset of continuous improvement and client enablement.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Risk associate, you will need to:

• Build working knowledge of different internal Independence and financial tools and systems.
• Develop technical expertise of Independence processes to assume subject matter expert responsibilities.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding and ability to interpret Vendor’s company structure, affiliations, ownership, and relationships in accordance with audit client and affiliate definition.
• Perform and review the reconciliation, research and recommendations done by Associate analysts within the team.
• Build strong credibility by sharing insights and technical acumen, while engaging in relevant discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the documentation of evaluations and pre-approvals of business relationships with third parties in accordance with the global criteria.

• Lead knowledge calibration sessions addressing process related questions from team members.
• Consistently assess current processes and suggest innovative solutions or ideas to enhance efficiency and drive improvements.
• Understand and work towards meeting and exceeding the defined individual and team KPIs for the role.

• Provide additional support in dedicated projects/task assignments.

Skills and attributes for success

• Detail oriented with focus on analyzing exceptions
• Problem solving and research skills with initiatives drive
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage workflow/priorities accordingly, as well as manage efficient working relationship with peer colleagues and different teams
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset with ability to support, guide and provide feedback to junior colleagues.
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills in English

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience working in a corporate organization
• Attention to details and experience in data analysis, research

• Familiarity with databases and/or entering of data into system tools

• Good understanding and knowledge of third party risk management
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Credible experience working in a fast-moving, client-driven environment
• Fluent German or other European language

What we look for

We are interested in hiring a team player with strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the right attitude to propose process improvements. Ideally you should have degree in economy, finance, business administration or a related field and proven experience in business research or analysis.

You should be able to independently complete your regular responsibilities according to tight deadlines, have a positive attitude, an open mind and willingness to adapt to new technologies. You should be flexible, open for challenges and changes as our environment is young and dynamic.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• 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.

About EY

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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

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