Financial Services Risk Management Consultant - Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki

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 for 2024 and Great Place to Work 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.

Embark on a journey with EY Consulting, where your career is our commitment, and your growth is our goal.

The opportunity

You will join the local market leader in Risk Consulting.  Our clients, major players in the local and international market, operate in a fast-paced environment, characterized by continued disruption and transformation. Your future teammates, being talented, supportive, values-driven, diverse and high-performing professionals, help clients navigate complexity, assess business opportunities, protect value, drive sustainable growth and instill trust across their internal and external stakeholders. 

Your key responsibilities

You are expected to work efficiently in diverse teams, be adaptable, flexible and inclusive, showcasing strong communication skills and teamwork. You are anticipated to manage time effectively, think critically and creatively with the desire to learn and understand new concepts, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

For this role, it is expected that you will:

• Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, translating regulatory complex requirements and business needs into actionable strategies, policies, methodologies and processes
• Design comprehensive risk management frameworks across the spectrum of financial and non-financial risk types such as credit, market, liquidity and operational risks  
• Support our clients with the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in business origination and risk management operations, including, among others, climate risk quantification and stress testing, sustainable finance framework operationalization and ESG data strategy implementation 
• Analyze regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations for capital adequacy, liquidity & funding position, risk governance, risk strategy and risk appetite, stress testing, as well as other items in the supervisory agenda
• Design new processes, systems, reporting frameworks and ultimately transformative solutions
• Support the development and validation of mathematical/statistical models for valuation of advanced financial instruments, risk models, and other analytical tools
• Participate in the model development lifecycle of a wide range of credit risk model types, utilizing cutting edge technologies and based on state-of-the-art methodologies. Challenge existing credit risk models by performing model validation and review.
• Support innovative use cases which leverage on modern Artificial Intelligence algorithms to solve business problems. Ensure the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence by applying the principles of responsible AI in existing or new AI models.
• Understand and co-shape the latest banking trends, developing innovative risk management solutions.
• Engage stakeholders through compelling presentations and discussions, fostering a collaborative environment for idea exchange and consensus building

To qualify for the role you must have

• Excellent academic background, including a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Engineering, Operational Research, or other related field. Ph.D. and professional qualifications (e.g. PRM, CFA etc.) will be considered an asset
• Skills in quantitative methods of finance, econometrics and/or statistics
• Knowledge and/or prior experience in topics such as:
  • Banking products and services and/or investment products and the key risks associated with these
  • Risk management practices across major risk types such as Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Risk
  • Risk quantification methods for market risk (e.g. Value-at-Risk, Expected Shortfall) credit risk (e.g. PD, LGD and EAD)
  • Sustainable finance, including the incorporation of ESG factors into key risk management policies, processes, methodologies, quantitative models and tools
  • Risk-based business planning and performance measurement
  • Financial analysis, key performance indicators, and financial accounting
  • Regulatory requirements in the banking industry
  • Know-Your-Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud and other topics related to financial crime
  • Business analysis and functional specifications
  • Quantitative & other programming, (e.g. R, Python, SAS, SPSS, SQL) and valuation platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, Reuters, FinCAD or SuperDerivatives)
• Strong written and verbal communication in Greek and English
• Ability/flexibility to travel and work abroad for international projects

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Risk professional certifications, such as PRM, CFA etc.
• Experience in Program and Project Management supported with relevant qualifications
• Experience in Transformation programs
• Leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing diverse teams and complex projects
• Prior experience as a consultant or client-serving professional

What we look for

Your passion for excellence, your enthusiasm and motivation for personal and professional growth characterize you. You thrive when you connect, learn, innovate and tackle complex challenges as part of a like-minded high performing team. You have a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world not only through your work but also through your other activities. 

You demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness
You are a person with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead
You build relationships based on doing the right thing

If you share these values and you are ready to make a real impact, this role is for you!

Locations: Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki

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 demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
 
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

Apply now.

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