Associate - Compliance - Financial Services Assurance

Associate – Financial Services – Compliance 

The Opportunity 

As an Associate in the Compliance team within Financial Services Audit, you will be primarily responsible for conducting Compliance Plan and Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) Audits for Financial Services (FS) Clients, as well as working on a variety of Compliance Advisory engagements for both FS and non-FS Clients. Opportunities are at the Associate level, and the position is based in Warrang - Sydney. 
  

Your key responsibilities

• Engage and work with some of the largest clients within Financial Services and provide insights and professionalism throughout interactions.
• Work in a supportive team structure that has many years of experience in Compliance to execute compliance plan audits and effectively manage allocated tasks and regularly keep engagement leaders updated.
• Stay updated with legislative and regulatory changes impacting clients. 
• Display commitment to developing your skills and experience by engaging with the many learning opportunities across the EY organisation.  

Skills and attributes for success 

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Proven experience in areas such as internal or external audit, or compliance and/or exposure to asset / fund management operations. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail and a sceptical mindset
•  A collaborative and proactive approach to working with clients and the team
• Project management capability for handling multiple audits and deadlines.

 What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

Please be advised that our offices in Oceania will be closed from 19 December and will reopen in early January. As a result, there will be a delay in responding to applications during this period. We appreciate your understanding and patience. 

Thank you for considering a career with EY.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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