Financial Services Risk Management (Internal Audit), Senior Associate, Advisory, Singapore

We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

The opportunity

As a risk professional, you’ll be focused on helping our clients develop an integrated and sustainable approach to risk and control that encompasses a holistic view of people, process and technology. Where effective risk management, control and governance will protect, sustain and improve business performance.

Skills and attributes for success

• Executing Job planning: Conducting research on client background and risks, propose tailored audit work program and audit time schedules, coordinate with client on kick off meeting with client and other necessary planning activities.
• Performing testing of complex / non-routine audit areas, complete work programs including conducting interviews with Senior Management, provide guidance to junior team member(s), review the work of junior team member(s), identify gaps/ loopholes and provide value-adding recommendations leveraging off industry best practices, schedule closing meeting with client and prepare closing meeting slides.
• Reporting: Prepare draft and final reports after the necessary internal reviews, wrap up audit work programs and work files, and assist in any other wrap up activities.
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships within EY Advisory Services and with other services across the organization
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry is required i.e. Banking and Capital markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance
• Candidates with data analytics skills will have an advantage

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or other related field
• At least 2 complete years of experience gained in an internal auditing/line position in a commercial environment, or in a big public accounting firm
• Proficiency with MS Office and Visio
• Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, relevant laws, rules and regulations with the Financial Services industry
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethics
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel on overseas assignments

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry related certification (e.g., CPA/CA, CIA, CMA, RICS)

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer you:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

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.

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