Senior Consultant - Risk Management & Independence

The Opportunity

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 yourself. We are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

As a Senior Consultant within our Risk Management & Independence team, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's commitment to quality, integrity and compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to help manage regulatory, independence, and risk-related matters, ensuring EY continues to meet its professional obligations while enabling sustainable business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who combines analytical thinking, attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills, and who is looking to contribute to a culture of trust and ethical business conduct.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting risk management and independence processes across the firm through a broad range of activities, including:

• Providing guidance and support to client-serving professionals on client acceptance, continuance and independence procedures;
• Reviewing and analysing information across various risk management and compliance systems to identify potential risks, exceptions and inconsistencies;
• Monitoring compliance with internal policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements;
• Designing and executing testing procedures to assess the effectiveness of controls and compliance processes;
• Documenting findings, performing root cause analyses and developing practical recommendations for improvement;
• Supporting internal monitoring, reporting and quality assurance activities;
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Service Lines and internal functions to resolve independence and compliance matters;
• Contributing to process enhancement and continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk Management & Independence function;
• Keeping up to date with regulatory developments, internal policies and industry best practices.

Skills and Attributes for Success

We're looking for professionals who are:

• Client-focused and committed to delivering high-quality internal support and service;
• Proactive, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
• Strong analytical thinkers with excellent problem-solving capabilities;
• Organized and detail-oriented, with effective project and time management skills;
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within diverse teams;
• Effective communicators with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Adaptable and eager to learn new concepts, regulations, tools and processes;
• Passionate about continuous improvement and creating operational efficiencies.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting or a related field;
• 2 to 3 years of professional experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, Internal Controls, Independence, Audit or related areas;
• Strong understanding of governance, risk and compliance principles;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Full professional proficiency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience within a professional services environment;
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks, compliance monitoring or internal control testing activities;
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and process improvement approaches;
• Experience working with data analysis and reporting tools.

What We Look For

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic professional who demonstrates:

• Critical thinking and sound judgment;
• A strong sense of integrity and professional ethics;
• Learning agility and adaptability in changing environments;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• The ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at different levels of the organization;
• A genuine interest in risk management, compliance and quality-focused environments.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact, contribute to a culture of integrity and excellence, and continuously develop your skills, we would like to hear from you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. 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 handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
   

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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.

At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions. 

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