Ernst & Young

Senior Consultant - Risk, Process & Controls

Ernst & Young$90K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years relevant experience in risk management or consulting.
  • Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM, or related fields.
  • Experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, SOX, ICFR, ITGCs, or Non-Financial Risks.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a capacity to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Fluency in both French and English is required for client interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance risk management programs across multiple domains including ERM, ORM, and TPRM.
  • Conduct assessments of operating models related to risk and control management.
  • Transform IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
  • Develop risk management policies and processes.
  • Lead internal audit projects aligned with clients' risk strategies.
  • Evaluate and test various process and digital risk controls.
  • Identify opportunities for control improvements and process enhancements.

Benefits

  • $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits.
  • Wellbeing benefit of $1,200 per year.
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Our Risk, Process & Controls team provides comprehensive risk services that help Organizations enhance their risk management, internal controls and internal audit functions. As a Senior Consultant, you will work within the Risk, Process & Controls team to deliver high-quality risk consulting services, focusing on the evaluation, design and enhancement of non-financial risk capabilities, including Enterprise, Operational, Digital, Data, and Third-Party Risk Management. You will drive innovation in internal controls, manage business process risks, support internal audit transformation, and conduct diagnostics to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in the Risk, Process & Controls team, you will deliver comprehensive risk services by offering strategic, outsourcing, and industry-specific recommendations. Your expertise will assist Organizations in evaluating and enhancing their risk management, internal controls, and internal audit functions. You will:
  • Design and enhance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Digital Risk Management, and Data Risk Management programs
  • Conduct assessments of current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense (LOD)
  • Design and transform IT governance, risk and compliance programs
  • Develop and refine risk management policies, processes, and frameworks
  • Plan, lead, and perform internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls projects in accordance with the client's risk management strategy
  • Evaluate and test business process controls, management review controls, and digital risk controls
  • Identify control enhancements and process improvements opportunities.
  • Build relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
  • Consistently deliver quality client services, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and risk-awareness on AI-data use, confidentiality, and ethical considerations. Reinforces this standard practice and models good practices for teams.
  • Stay updated of relevant business and industry trends.


To qualify for the role you must have
  • Between 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • An Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Accounting, Business, STEM, or other related fields of study.
  • Demonstrated competence in one or more of the following: Internal Audit, Internal controls, SOX, ICFR, ITGCs, and Non-Financial Risks.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
  • This role involves interaction with clients, colleagues, and/or stakeholders nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.


Ideally, you'll also have
  • Relevant designations e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CRIS, etc. or demonstrated interest in pursuing and completing the required examinations.


What We Look For

We're interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you're serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What We Offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:
  • $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
  • Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
Learn more about Ernst & Young
Size
300,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Ernst & Young

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Senior Consultant - Risk, Process & Controls jobs: