Associate Analyst-BRIDGE Research-Independence

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An Associate Analyst with the BRIDGE – Independence Team would facilitate and support research needs of the firm’s professionals on a proactive and reactive basis. He/ she interacts with internal clients and uses an extensive collection of internal and external information resources to gather, filter, package and deliver customized information to them.

The opportunity

We at EY are looking for an Associate Analyst for our Risk Management based out of GDS India. EY is a globally - integrated professional services organization that provides advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services. We are committed to doing our part to build a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities, and we are united by our shared values and a dedication to delivering exceptional client service.

This is an exciting time to join GDS Risk Management Services. Enabling responsible growth and working together with the business to do this is at the heart of many of the NextWave strategic priorities. We are looking for professionals, interested in Risk Management, to join us. You will build your professional knowledge and credentials and learn how EY operates globally.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications 

Your key responsibilities

Incumbent will perform secondary research using appropriate tools and resources. Within the scope, you will be required to:

• Perform basic research on relevant secondary sources and synthesize business information into established or customized pre-formatted knowledge deliverables
• Work independently or participate on project teams to provide research in response to requests from internal E&Y practitioners adhering to strong quality assurance standards.
• Translate complex, strategic or undefined business needs into integrated knowledge solutions, delving into the primary reason for the request and managing expectations of the requestor.
• Build collaborative relationships with RMS colleagues and requestors.
• Promote the sharing of leveraged knowledge and information resources across the firm.

Skills and attributes for success

• Need to be self-driven.
• Strong ability to understand the background and context of research requirement.
• Process oriented.
• Exceptional logical reasoning skills
• Should be able to think and communicate in a structured fashion; should listen to and accurately capture others’ ideas, expectations and concerns; should be clear and concise when responding to questions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service skills including responsiveness, commitment to quality, attention to details and accuracy.
• Should have a strong and highly motivated work ethic and be an excellent team player.

To qualify for the role, you must have.

• Good awareness and ability to use major research products and tools (e.g, Bloomberg, Edgar, company websites, LinkedIn etc.) along with tips & tricks of google searches.
• A Bachelors/ master’s degree in business management would be preferred.
• 0-1 year of experience in Secondary Research
• Good MS office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Possess good knowledge of secondary research database, exploring company websites and can understand Independence impact of audit decisions.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities.
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
• Ability and willingness to periodically work flexibly e.g., participating in calls outside of standard office hours (early morning/late night) to support our global organization.

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