Senior - Consulting

Who We Are:

We are over 400,000 people spread out in 728 offices in 150 countries, organized into 28 Regions and three geographical areas with a powerful network of more than 1 million alumni. At EY, we are committed to doing our 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 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.

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, transactions and strategy, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving our people the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. With a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2025 a reality.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior in EY Consulting’s Risk practice, you will run day-to-day workstreams on ERM, internal controls/SOX/ICS, internal audit, compliance and forensics projects. You will supervise associates, coordinate client stakeholders, and produce high-quality deliverables that meet EY and professional standards.

Practice Coverage (you may work across some or all of the following):

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): risk appetite, RCSA, KRIs, risk registers, scenario analysis
• Internal Controls & SOX/ICS: design, documentation, testing, remediation, controls automation
• Internal Audit (outsourced/co-sourced): risk-based plans, audit universe, QAIP/IIA conformance reviews
• Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM): credit, market, liquidity, ALM, ICAAP/ILAAP, stress testing, IFRS 9/17
• Compliance & Regulatory: AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, conduct risk, consumer protection, data privacy
• Corporate Governance: board/committee effectiveness reviews, three lines model, policies & charters
• Fraud Risk & Forensics: investigations, anti-fraud frameworks, whistleblowing, integrity due diligence
• Third-Party/Vendor Risk; Operational Risk; Business Continuity & Resilience (ISO 22301)
• Model Risk Management; ESG & Sustainability Risk

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Delivery & Workstream Management:

• Execute risk assessments, RCSA workshops, process walkthroughs, controls design/testing and remediation support.
• Develop audit programs, perform fieldwork, analyse findings and craft practical, prioritized recommendations.

2. Stakeholder & Team Leadership:

• Coordinate with client owners and EY managers/partners; review associates’ work; provide coaching and on-the-job training.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations suitable for senior management and boards.

3. Quality & Methods:

• Apply EY methodologies and relevant standards (COSO, COBIT, IIA, ISO); maintain robust working papers and evidence.
• Leverage analytics and automation opportunities within engagements.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Practical problem-solving and analytical skills; strong documentation discipline; excellent interpersonal skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, IT/IS, Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience across ERM, internal audit, internal controls/SOX/ICS, compliance/AML/KYC, or forensics.
• Working knowledge of COSO, COBIT, ISO 22301/31000, IIA Standards; familiarity with banking/insurance regulatory environment is an advantage.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• • Certifications or progress: CIA, ACCA/CPA, CISA, CAMS, CFE, ISO 22301/31000.
  • Exposure to data analytics/visualization (e.g., Power BI) and GRC tools.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for appropriately qualified and talented people with the following attributes:

• • You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset: What you know matters, but the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
  • You are curious and purpose driven: We are looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
  • You are inclusive: We are looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusivity to build safety and trust.

General skills:

• Excellent skills in teaming
• Computer usage
• Data and information analysis
• Written and verbal communication in English
• Multitasking with ability to work independently and work under pressure.

Other attributes:

• Proactiveness
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiasm
• Willingness to travel
• High level of integrity.

What’s in it for you?

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working in highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society, building a better working world, together.
• Opportunity to learn businesses in multiple sectors and geographies.

What you are required to do:

You are required to upload the following to our online recruitment system:

• Updated resume
• A cover letter articulating your attributes and competences and why you are suitable for the role.
• Academic qualification documents including certificates, transcripts and/or pass slips for your university degree, professional qualification (if any), A level and O Level or the equivalent thereof.

What you can expect:

• • Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the evaluation phase. Please check your email regularly for updates. As the opportunity is limited, early application is an advantage.
  • Only applications submitted via our online recruitment system will be considered.

• If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply as soon as possible.

The deadline for applying is 5th December 2025.

The exceptional EY experience. It is yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. 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.

Equal Opportunity: EY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.