Independence G3R Senior Associate

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Career Family 
Risk Management Services    
Role Type 
Supervising Analyst 
Competency 
Independence (Engagement Support) – G3R 
Role Rank  
65 
About EY: 
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality 
services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world 
over. A global leader in professional services, EY is committed to restoring the public’s trust in 
professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its 230,000 people in over 140 
countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of 
sophisticated services centred on our core competencies of auditing, accounting, finance, tax, and 
transactions.  
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. 
About Risk Management Services (RMS):  
Risk Management Services (RMS) is an internal function within EY GDS (Global Delivery services), 
responsible for protecting the organization from the risks that may arise from its professional 
practice. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify and manage risks, providing 
coordinated advice and assistance on suite of services like Independence, Conflicts, Compliance, 
regulatory, policy and security issues as well as dealing with claims and queries regarding ethics. 
Formed in 2007, the RMS team is growing rapidly as a Center of Excellence for all standardized 
quality/compliance related activities. 
The opportunity  
Risk Management Services (RMS) is an internal function within EY GDS (Global Delivery services), 
responsible for protecting the organization from the risks that may arise from its professional 
practice. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify and manage risks, providing 
coordinated advice and assistance on suite of services like Independence, Conflicts, Compliance, 
regulatory, policy and security issues as well as dealing with claims and queries regarding ethics. 
Formed in 2007, the RMS team is growing rapidly as a Center of Excellence for all standardized 
quality/compliance related activities.  
This role will be part of the largest sub-service functions, i.e., Independence within Risk Management 
Services (RMS) responsible for assisting client-serving teams in maintaining EY’s Independence for 
its existing and prospective audit/non-audit clients. 
Auditor Independence is a regulatory requirement that aims to create an ‘arm’s length’ distance 
between the Accounting Firm, its client serving employees and EY’s audit clients. This is done to 
ensure that that EY Member Practices and their professionals should be (in fact) and should appear 
to be (in appearance) free from interests that might be regarded as being incompatible with 
objectivity, integrity, and impartiality of the audit. 
RMS Independence team is currently 950+ people strong, operating from 3 countries and 5 centre’s: 
India (Gurugram, Kochi, Bengaluru), Poland (Wroclaw), Philippines (Manila). The team is closely 
integrated with Global Independence and has been involved in development of key Independence 
processes. 
The role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, growth-focused environment, with an objective of 
protecting EY’s reputation as an independent auditor, by providing support on niche profiles to EY 
member firm practices. It also involves close collaboration with global teams and stakeholders to 
strengthen the compliance framework and foster a mindset of continuous improvement and client 
enablement. 
Key responsibilities  
A senior associate/ Lead Analyst in the team will be primarily responsible to develop good working 
knowledge of firm level Independence concepts. The individual will be performing procedures as laid 
down in the EYG Independence policies along with attaining hands-on experience in research/analysis 
and making updates to various EY tools and databases, thereby helping client serving/audit teams in 
mitigating independence-related risk. In this role, candidate will be required to communicate with 
senior team members from audit/pursuit teams to resolve queries and gather information, thus they 
would be expected to become a subject matter expert in Independence processes. 
Technical expertise 
• Demonstrate thorough understanding and ability to interpret client’s company structure, 
applicability of different entity attributes and relationships in accordance with audit client 
and affiliate definition as per EYG Independence policy. 
• Build working knowledge of different internal Independence and financial tools and systems. 
• Ability to comprehend interdependencies between systems to identify and fix discrepancies 
and bringing information in sync. 
• Perform and review the reconciliation, research and recommendations drafted as part of the 
procedures by Associate analysts/ analysts within the team. 
• Develop technical expertise of Independence processes to assume subject matter expert 
responsibilities. 
• Build strong credibility by sharing insights and technical acumen, while engaging in relevant 
discussions with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Lead knowledge calibration sessions addressing process related questions from team 
members. 
• Consistently assess current processes and suggest innovative solutions or ideas to enhance 
efficiency and drive improvements. 
• Understand and work towards meeting and exceeding the defined individual and team KPIs 
for the role. 
Client/Stakeholder Management  
• Stay connected with the client serving/audit teams during project/request lifecycle. 
• Organize and lead calls and share regular status updates, address queries, perform follow 
ups and gather accurate information for timely system updates. 
• Act as a point of contact between the client teams, members of other Independence 
competencies, and relevant GDS functions to effectively coordinate efforts for a 
project/request 
Teaming and Collaboration . 
• Perform detailed reviews and provide feedback to Associate analysts/Analysts on 
projects/requests reviewed to drive highest delivery standards. 
• Monitor and manage team performance by evaluating individuals against defined KPI’s and 
offering constructive feedback. 
• Mentor team members by offering on-the-job coaching and knowledge sharing to foster 
career advancement and help identify learning opportunities to fill any skill gaps.   
• Actively participate in programs, projects, and activities in RMS 
Skills and attributes for success  
• Manage day-to-day administrative issues and communicating appropriately to the client 
serving/audit teams/ team manager at GDS. 
• Must possess a client- centric and enablement mindset. 
• Possess strong communication and inter-personal skills. 
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet client expectations without 
compromising on quality or deadlines.  
• Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment where all members feel valued and included. 
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and values. 
• Must be adaptable and agile in dynamic situations, facilitating change management. 
• Innovative mindset with proficiency in using current technologies and willingness to adapt to 
new digital tools to enhance efficiency. 
To qualify for the role, you must have  
• At least a bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution, preferably in Finance, Accounting, 
Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or any course with strong data handling 
or data management components. 
• At least 4 years of experience in research, analysis, compliance, audit support, risk 
management, or data‑driven processes within a professional services firm or shared 
services/center of excellence environment. 
• Ability to work with large structured and unstructured data sets across multiple systems, 
including analyzing data, validating information, performing reconciliations, and identifying 
discrepancies. 
• Proven capability in reviewing deliverables, providing structured and constructive feedback, 
and supporting the development of junior team members through effective mentoring, 
guidance, and active involvement in knowledge‑sharing or calibration sessions. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in managing client interactions, 
resolving process‑related queries, and delivering accurate outputs. 
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and English communication skills (verbal and written), with 
the ability to collaborate effectively, build stakeholder credibility, and clearly convey 
technical information 
• Additional advantages include experience supporting complex research or analysis, exposure 
to risk, audit, or compliance processes, strong client‑facing engagement, and participation in 
process enhancements, knowledge‑sharing sessions, or team development activities. 
Technologies and Tools  
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel (formulas, data analysis, formatting), 
PowerPoint, and collaboration tools. 
What You Can Look Forward To   
• A team of people with technical experience, business acumen and enthusiasm to learn new 
things in this fast-moving environment. 
• A team of professionals driven by growth and client enablement mindset, while safeguarding 
EY’s brand name. 
• A team that runs on foundational values of trust, respect, integrity and teaming.  
• A team that functions with One-Team mindset and values diversity and inclusiveness.   
Opportunities to work with Global teams and stakeholders on strengthening the compliance 
framework. 
• A team that thrives on continuous improvement and bringing in efficiencies to processes. 
Work Location   
• Philippines (Taguig City) 
What we offer 
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Risk Management Services is a dynamic and truly global delivery 
network. We work across four locations – Argentina, India, the Philippines and Poland– and with multiple 
teams, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY All In strategy. We offer a wide variety of fulfilling 
career opportunities that span all business disciplines. 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.  
About EY 
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. 
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 
The exceptional EY experience. 

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.