Risk Technology Consultant

At EY Consulting Service Line, we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can.  

Risk Technology and its integration within the capabilities of an organization in Banking and Insurance business sector has been continuously evolving over the last decade. Our clients are seeking to streamline their risk processes, automate their workflows, stay up-to-date with the Regulatory Framework updates/changes, as well as comply to their obligations and timely produce their work.

The opportunity

Our professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team stays highly relevant by researching and discovering the latest Banking IT systems requirements, and by sharing knowledge on a variety of topics with key industry leaders.

Our team aims to support Financial Services organizations to perform their risk related tasks efficiently, by implementing technology-enabled solutions based on our third - party platforms and related tools, providing them with robust infrastructure, which focuses not only on the operational aspects of the tasks, but also on the underlying methodologies, processes and data. Our projects typically involve managing multiple stakeholders, coordinating with them to analyze their requirements while considering the regulatory authorities and the corresponding framework, and therefore provide them with the most robust, efficient, and streamlined solution.

We are currently seeking professionals with a strong interest in Financial Services Risk Technology Solutions to join our team. You will have a great opportunity to expand your business knowledge and technical skills in the areas of Financial Services Risk Management related Technology Solutions, in a variety of projects and in collaboration with other EY service lines. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in our team during a time of exciting growth.

What We Look For

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

Your key responsibilities:

Support our clients to elevate current business processes and risk methodologies, by performing target state analysis, developing methodologies and business requirements, as well as developing functional and technical specifications.

• Design and implementation of risk processes including regulatory reporting and risk measures calculations in the areas of Financial Risk Management and Asset & Liability Management (ALM), using technologies such as SQL, Python, No -SQL, as well as vendor risk systems and tools
• Implementation of risk management solutions including configuration, customization, solution development and integration
• Provide the configuration, customization and integration of reporting solutions/software, for the generation of regulatory reports/disclosures in various formats (excel, xbrl)
• Produce user manuals and provide training to end users
• Communicate, provide guidance, and establish professional and trust relationships with clients

Skills and attributes for success

• High level of professionalism with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments
• Quick learner, showing flexibility and adaptability in new situations and fast-paced environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek; other languages will be considered an asset
• Strong team working skills are essential
• Proactive, dedicated and determined to excel professionally

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, science or engineering.
• Familiarity with technologies and programming languages such as SQL, Python, ETL tools (e.g. MS SSIS), MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Greek; other languages will be considered an asset

Ideally, you will also have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Financial Risk Management, Business Analytics, Information Technology, etc.
• Knowledge of key financial regulatory concepts (e.g., CRR/CRD, ALM, IRRBB, COREP, FINREP, LCR/NSFR).
• Knowledge of key banking concepts (products, services) and/or risk quantification methodologies
• Programming knowledge or relevant experience/training (e.g. in Python, Java, C#).
• Background in consulting environment.

What working at EY offers 

EY offers an attractive remuneration package for rewarding both personal and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition, but not limited to our benefits include: 

• 13th salary and yearly bonus 
• Provident Fund 
• Private Medical and Life Insurance 
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid work and flexible work schedule) 
• Friday afternoon off  
• EY Tech MBA and EY MSc in Business Analytics 
• EY Badges - digital learning certificates 
• Mobility programs (if interested to work abroad) 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• Paid Paternity Leave 
• Yearly wellbeing days off  
• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts  

• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services) 

About EY 

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

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