Senior Associate - Independence Assurance

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. 

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. 
 
About EY’s Global Delivery Services (GDS)
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.  

The Opportunity
Risk Management Services (RMS) team at EY plays an important role in managing the internal risks of the firm associated with accepting a new client or an engagement or risks associated with any of our ongoing audit / non audit engagement. Formed in 2007, the RMS team is growing rapidly as a Center of Excellence for all standardized quality / compliance related activities that can be efficiently undertaken from a central location.  
 
The RMS team has enjoyed good visibility within the global EY RMS community and has been involved in development of some key RMS processes. The team has current staff strength of 1400+ people and is poised for growing rapidly in next couple of years.
Independence Assurance Support Services
 
The Independence Assurance Support Services team within RMS works with Audit engagement teams / Country Independence teams across EY for completing various work programs that aim to assess our Independence on an ongoing basis or before accepting a new Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit client.

Your key responsibilities
The Senior Associate within RMS team would be required to develop subject matter expertise on RMS / independence issues and shall be the first point of contact for customer teams. The individual will be interpreting RMS policies, determining required actions and making recommendations based on firm guidance. Other responsibilities include analysing issues and producing deliverables to document the diligence with which such tasks were performed, as the work product for these individuals is subject to review and scrutiny by outside regulators. Interactions are generally at the executive level with client team members and RMS personnel.

Skills and attributes for success
•    Understands key requirements of firm and regulators' RMS rules and policies
•    Performs initial review of submissions from client teams and evaluates completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of proposed transaction/requests.
•    Formulates answers to client questions •    Manages tasks and activities in a timely manner and is responsible for specific outcomes
•    Uses analytical and project management methodology and tools
•    Learns the firm structure, business strategies, service lines, and people of the firm
•    Builds a network of people within RMS and across the firm
•    Individual will reference existing policies; however, due to frequency of unique situations will need to research issues and, through situation specific inquiries, propose solutions to issues
•    Provide feedback required to continuously improve processes
•    Has the ability to provide guidance and support to team members which may include developing their skills and fostering a positive learning environment.
•    Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities in stressful situations 

To qualify
•    Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred in Business, Commerce, or related fields) •    3-5 years of relevant work experience in similar roles
•    Demonstrated ability to interact with executive-level leadership and stakeholders
•    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, operating under stress and multitasking effectively
•    Self-motivated with strong organizational, multitasking, and attention to detail skills
•    Highly responsive, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish
•    Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•    Has experience in leading a team which may include goal setting, task assignment, guidance, feedback, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
 
What we look for
We look for high performers, who consistently deliver quality work while continually looking for ways to improve. We want you to have a clear sense of personal and professional accountability and know how to build relationships by doing the right thing. We look for people who demonstrate drive, vision and determination and are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals.
 
We want people who understand the challenges of working in a professional services environment and are focused on achieving and delivering the best for our clients.

What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and different rewards program like awards & recognitions, loyalty awards and travel opportunities.
 
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world, thus, the organization promotes continuous learning and development opportunities by providing in-house technical and supplemental training related to each role, as well as promoting developmental programs, such as mentoring activities, projects, and the like, which will aide in our employees’ succession planning and career advancement.
 
Talk to anyone at EY and they’ll tell you what a rewarding place it is to work. As you collaborate with colleagues in our high-performing teams, you gain exposure to some of the most complex and stimulating situations in the business world.
 
For us, it’s vital you share our goals — so we can work together to achieve success.

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. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders.   In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.     

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

Join us in building a better working world. 
Apply now.

 
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.

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.