Senior Consultant - Technology Risk Consulting / EMEIA Financial Services in Zurich

The world is changing more and faster than ever. Our global promise: "Building a better working world" guides our more than 300,000 employees around the world and provides the basis for the work we do every day. With our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting and transaction and management consulting, we lead our clients into the future.

Our advisory business offers a wide range of functional and cross-border services aimed at providing high quality and trusted advice to our clients. Our Financial Services Organization (FSO) is the only one of the Big 4 companies with a functional and international specialization in the financial services sector. In this way, we provide seamless, consistent, and high-quality services to our clients around the world.

The Opportunity

Work on exciting technology risk projects with leadership roles at some of the largest Swiss banks, asset management and insurance companies.

• Gain insight into state-of-the-art IT environments and our established practices based on global methodologies
• Learn frontline thought leadership in response to today's changing marketplace, ever-increasing regulatory requirements and new digital challenges
• Grow your expertise with each project alongside our partners and mentor less experienced consultants
• You will have the opportunity to work with people from all over Europe and the world

Your most important tasks

• Your focus is on technology risk consulting, information security and IT risk management for banks, asset managers and insurance companies
• You will work on projects on current topics such as digital resilience, cloud risk management, third party management, data management, transformation, and artificial intelligence
• In addition, you will take on tasks in the areas of technology risk assurance in terms of internal controls as well as risk and compliance management
• As a Senior Consultant, you contribute significantly to the successful planning, implementation and completion of complex projects with various internal and external stakeholders
• You further develop our consulting services and thereby contribute significantly to the strategic development of the team
• You actively work on go-to-market activities and support in the acquisition of consulting mandates as well as audit-related additional services for our financial services and insurance clients

Skills and qualities for success

What you bring with you:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration or (business) information technology is a prerequisite, relevant certifications (e.g. CISA, CRISC, etc.) round off your profile
• First experience (min. 3 years for Senior Consultant) in the areas of Technology Risk such as IT Risk, Governance and Compliance, Digital and Cyber Resilience, Cloud Risk Management, Transformation Risk, Artificial Intelligence Risk or similar
• Basic knowledge of technology risk. Experience with relevant security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, etc.) are a plus
• A must: Passion for consulting and technology risk topics as well as entrepreneurial action
• Guarantees of success that will help you get ahead with us: The ability to work in a team, determination, commitment and a quick grasp of things
• As an international company, we require German and English (fluent)

What we are looking for:

Are you as ambitious as we are? As a member of our high-performing teams, you'll develop the tech skills and mindset to become the leader you want to be - the leader the world needs. Use our reach, our technology, our teams and our culture to fulfil your potential and change the world. Learn from the best, surround yourself with the brightest minds and ask better questions to get even better answers. The unique experiences you gain at EY will stay with you for life. It's in your hands - It's yours to build. 

What we offer:

• An international, multicultural team of highly motivated professionals
• Broad and established national and international client portfolio
• A culture that promotes diversity and continuous learning
• An innovative and dynamic environment that constantly opens new doors for you through the exchange of knowledge, flexibility and recognition
• An open and collaborative work culture based on honesty, integrity and mutual respect
• Numerous training opportunities and online courses to improve your knowledge and skills in technical and non-technical areas
• During your employment with us, you will have the opportunity to earn an accredited, proprietary and free MBA (EY Tech MBA) from Hult International Business School*

Are you interested? Do you think you meet the above criteria? Do you want to advance your career and experience a unique culture? Then apply to us now and take the next step! Apply online for your new challenge.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).

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