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Every challenge and every opportunity an organization faces today demands change. And with change comes risk. As a Risk Technology professional, you will be addressing client issues such as business performance variability, business and process controls transformation, application security integrity, governance, risk, and control (GRC) technology enablement, continuous controls monitoring, and IT risk management. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients transform risk functions and implement technology solutions that support risk management and governance. With rapid growth across the SAP and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) space, we're looking for people who understand the challenges of risk management and can focus on improving business performance using GRC technologies.

As a member of our Risk Technology national practice, you will belong to a network of professionals helping our clients implement technology solutions to enrich and improve decision making, provide visibility and transparency of risk and compliance to stakeholders, and automate manual processes.

The opportunity

As our Risk Technology practice continues to expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate, focused on SAP application risk and controls and technology enablement, to manage client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and manage business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills in risk strategy, risk function design, risk management and performance enhancement.

Your key responsibilities

Leveraging your knowledge of IT environments and industry trends, you will work across competencies, service lines and sectors to develop innovation solutions to build and sustain risk management and governance programs for our clients. You will support EY teams responsible for transforming risk functions and implementing leading practice technology solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will leverage your SAP experience and project management skills, to effectively support client engagement teams and provide technical expertise in the assessment, design, and implementation of controls, security, and IT risk solutions.
• Deliver facts, analyses, and recommendations in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Drive high-quality work products on your team within expected timeframes and budget.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree and approximately 2-3 years of related work experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of SAP business processes (e.g., purchase-to-pay, record-to-report, order-to-cash)
• Experience testing controls, sensitive access, and segregation of duties.
• Basic project management and client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent teaming skills
• A valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally to meet client needs.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Prior experience as a consultant or client-serving professional.
• Industry related certification (e.g., CPA/CA, CISA, RICS)
• Strong understanding of IT industry trends
• Foundational understanding of SAP auditing

What we look for

We're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of SAP and GRC industry trends. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve leading practice risk functions, this role is for you.

What we offer you

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,900 to $179,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $117,500 to $203,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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