Global Compliance - Engagement Testing (GCET) Associate Analyst

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 you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Global Compliance Engagement Testing (GCET) Associate Analyst

About the job:

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 you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Role: Global Compliance Engagement Testing (GCET) Associate Analyst
 Service Function: GDS Risk Management Services Philippines 
Career Family: Global Compliance Engagement Testing 
Rank: 66 
Job Title: Associate Analyst 
Job location: Taguig City, Philippines 
Reports to: GCET Supervising Associate 

About EY: 

EY | Shape the future with confidence

EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, tax, and law services. We bring together talented professionals and advanced technology to deliver insights and high-quality services that build trust in the capital markets and support sustainable growth.
With diverse teams across more than 150 countries, EY helps organizations grow, transform, and operate in an increasingly complex environment. Guided by our purpose of building a better working world, we work to create long-term value for clients, people, and society.

About EY’s Global Delivery Services (GDS): 

GDS is EY's shared services organization. It consists of multiple service delivery centers from which Client Service and Enablement Services teams operate to deliver a range of support and services to EY. To work with Global Delivery Services is to tap into one of EY's greatest global assets - 40,000 smart, dedicated and incredibly responsive people, based in six countries.

Job Description: 

GCET supports the Global Risk Management in conducting compliance testing across Service Lines. GCET is an internal EY review process which includes selecting engagements of the PPEDs to test them on legal and regulatory compliances and internal EY policy compliances and providing feedback and ratings to the PPEDs basis the outcome of their review. The team also provides analytical reports consisting of outcome of compliance testing to global and area stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in contributing to strengthening of compliance framework of the firm.

Accordingly, we are looking for an Associate Analyst who shall be responsible for timely execution of compliance testing processes including conducting research and analysis to identify any potential non-compliance with policy/guidance or any potential regulatory breaches. The individual shall also be required to assist in other process related requirements. The individual shall own and execute a variety of global processes related to compliance monitoring of engagements across Service Lines on Legal and Regulatory requirements and EY Policy requirements. The individual must be comfortable working in an unstructured and complex environment requiring out of the box thinking, logical reasoning, sound verbal and written communication skills, ability to make prompt yet well informed decisions.

Key job responsibilities: 

•    Learn tools, technologies and EY databases to perform validations that support compliance monitoring
•    To perform compliance monitoring, conduct research using systematic and intuitive secondary research tools
•    Study the research findings, draw inferences, and conclude reviews in response to the research requirement
•    As the reviews are concluded, ensure timely transmittal of review outcome to the PPEDs
•    Use analytical and project management methodology and tools to deliver on core KPIs
•    Complete all assigned projects in line with the standard operating procedures and stipulated timelines
•    As you grow in the process, take initiatives to bring in process efficiencies
•    Participate in team meetings and bring in ideas for improvement, as and when needed
•    Deliver on ad hoc process activities assigned periodically
•    Manage process deadlines and avoid client escalations by delivering quality on time
•    Actively participate in RMS (across locations) and RMS Philippines programs and activities 

Skills and Attributes for Success: 

•    Strong reading comprehension and willingness to work with detailed policy documents, guidelines, and supporting materials
•    High attention to detail, with the ability to follow structured instructions and testing procedures accurately and consistently
•    Ability to balance following defined processes with sound judgment, especially when assessing unclear or complex scenarios
•    Naturally curious mindset with a willingness to ask questions, validate information, and understand the "why" behind tasks
•    Ability to analyze information, identify potential issues, and document findings in a clear and structured way
•    Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
•    Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
•    Comfortable working in a process-driven and detail-oriented environment
•    Working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint is an advantage 

Qualifications: 

•    Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution
•    Open to fresh graduates; relevant internship, academic projects, or research experience is an advantage
•    Exposure to research, compliance, audit, or data analysis concepts is a plus but not required
•    Demonstrates strong logical reasoning, attention to detail, and ability to learn new concepts quickly

What We Offer: 

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine (9) locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, Philippines, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Spain, Poland and UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

•    Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•    Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•    Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•    Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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.