Transformation Program Risk Management Consultant

Location: Zurich, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne.

The opportunity

As part of our Risk Consulting Team, you will advise companies across various industries outside the financial services sector on how to build confidence in successful large transformation programs. We advise and support our clients in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with their programs and assist them in making the right decision through continuous program risk management.  

Become part of our motivated team and support projects in the aforementioned areas in Switzerland as well as abroad. You will join a very diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic team of 20+ professionals based out of Zurich / Basel / Geneva / Lausanne. We work in a flexible manner and are very connected with each one another. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you onboard! 

Your key responsibilities

• Support our team with assessing the performance of our clients’ transformation programs across all aspects of the transformation including Program Management (e.g. Scope, time and cost management, Governance effectiveness), Business processes (e.g. process design and implementation, internal controls, compliance and regulatory) and Technology (e.g. Data management, User Access Management, Segregation of Duties, Test management, Cybersecurity, Interface management).
• Conduct comprehensive audits of transformation programs to identify potential risks and areas of improvement.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies tailored to the specific needs of programs.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients in managing programs risks effectively.
• Monitor and report on risk management progress and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various functions, including program leadership, program delivery team (business and IT), and compliance teams to ensure a holistic approach to risk management.
• Stay update on emerging technology, industry trends, and best practices in program risk management.
• Develop and implement program risk management frameworks tailored to various program initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems 
• First professional experience in IT Project Management/Project Management, (IT) Risk management, IT Internal Audit (i.e. Program Audit)
• Strong interest in Technology and willingness to learn and develop your skillset in technical IT areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience interfacing with senior executives and operational teams.
• Strong communication skills in English and French or German are a must. Any additional language spoken is considered as a plus 
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, PMP, PMI-RMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent) are a plus
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%) in Europe and across the Globe 

What we offer

EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3,000 employees from 64 different countries. You will collaborate with the best, learn from the best and continually grow, as we invest a significant portion of our annual turnover in the personal development and training of our employees.

Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your complete application with CV, cover letter, certificates, and transcript of grades. 

For more information, please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).