EY GDS - Risk Consulting - Internal Audit - Manager

EY GDS - Risk Consulting – Internal Audit - Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Manager for the EY GDS Risk Consulting – Internal Audit team. The role involves leading internal audits, internal controls assessments, business process reviews, and sector-focused risk consulting engagements for global clients. You will collaborate with EY member firms worldwide, leveraging advanced technologies and industry-leading practices to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The opportunity

This is a client-facing role in a rapidly growing practice. You will work closely with senior stakeholders on complex risk, process, and controls engagements while contributing to the development of innovative, technology-enabled solutions, leveraging propriety (emerging) tools and technologies - such as GenAI, Advanced Analytics and RPA. You’ll gain broad exposure across global clients, strengthening your domain expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement delivery

• Lead and manage multiple risk consulting engagements — Internal Audit, Internal Controls, SOX 404, and business process reviews.
• Oversee engagement teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with EY’s global standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify process gaps, assess risks, and design improvement recommendations based on industry’s best practices and client’s business environment.
• Apply a structured, solution focused approach to problem solving while executing engagements and preparing high quality audit reports, working papers and client communications.
• Continuously monitor engagement progress, manage risks, and ensure timely communication of status and expected outcomes to key stakeholders (client as well as internal).
• Proactively identify engagement related risks and escalate issues in a timely manner in accordance with firm protocols.

Market, Leadership and Growth

• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and EY member firm teams across regions.
• Contribute to business development initiatives including proposals, RFP responses, and thought leadership.
• Support automation and innovation initiatives leveraging GenAI, Advanced Analytics and RPA to enhance service delivery.
• Stay updated on global trends, regulatory reforms, and emerging risks; translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, sharing your knowledge and experience to foster business growth and guide business decisions.

Operational Excellence

• Drive engagement productivity improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Manage engagement budgets and ensure compliance with engagement terms as well as EY’s global quality & risk management procedures.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical, structured thinking, and consulting skills.
• Prior experience delivering risk consulting solutions (internal audits, internal controls, business process reviews) for global clients.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report‑writing skills.
• Proficiency with GenAI tools, MS Office, data analytics, and data validation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Big Four or top-tier consulting experience preferred.

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Process & Controls roles within a consulting firm or large corporate environment.
• Hands‑on experience in leading internal audit engagements end‑to‑end, including planning, execution, reporting, and closure across multiple processes and functions.
• Strong expertise in internal controls, business process reviews, and risk assessments, including design and operating effectiveness testing.
• Experience managing and reviewing the work of audit teams, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders, clearly articulating risks, control gaps, and practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in developing clear, concise audit reports and executive‑level presentations.
• Experience managing multiple engagements simultaneously, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and technology‑enabled audit techniques, including the use of advanced Excel, analytics tools, and automation where applicable.
• Professional qualification preferred (CA, MBA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent), or progress toward one.
• Exposure to global or multi‑location audit environments and coordination with cross‑functional or geographically dispersed teams.

Ideally, You Will Also Have

• Experience mentoring junior professionals and managing performance cycles.
• Responsible for the performance and appraisal of direct reports, including training and developing necessary skill sets to enable them to grow in their careers.
• Ability to lead upskilling programs and build solution assets in collaboration with EY Global SMRs / sector leaders.
• Experience growing/stabilizing GDS roles on global accounts and contributing to multi-region delivery models.

What We Look For

• Individuals with strong commercial acumen, technical depth, and the drive to excel in a dynamic consulting environment.
• A global mindset and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and industries.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to manage your role in a way that’s right for you.