Junior Tax Consultant Global Compliance & Reporting - Milano jobs at Ey in Italy, Milan

Service Delivery Center, Quality Assurance Senior Analyst, Payments Testing

See examples of our work here:

And hear us talk about leading technology, our patented technology and thought leadership here:

Most of our projects are built in Java but you will also be exposed to different technologies including web (Angular, React, etc), other languages (.NET, python, etc), web/microservices and databases. A key part of innovation is using the right tool for the job so you’ll always have opportunity to learn and leverage new technology as it comes out such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP) and data analytics. Our clients look to us to solve their problems not just deploy software they could do themselves so this means you’ll be expected to build custom frameworks, tools and utilities such as custom automation drivers, JSON and XML parsers, integrations between tools and extend existing frameworks to provide new, cutting edge technologies.

Most of our work is specifically aimed at accelerating and enhancing software testing. Manual testing can be inefficient and many of today’s complex systems and technologies can’t be tested manually. Even traditional automated testing is outdated so it’s our job to build new tools and technology to do it better.

Your Key Responsibilities

Everything you’ll do will come back to providing exceptional testing subject matter expertise and solving complex problems that make a difference for our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries.

Skills and attributes for success

• Works directly with the client engagement and delivery center leadership teams on executing the Engagement Management Framework
• Conduct tests and undertake analysis of results to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and/or client requirements
• Planning, designing and implementing tools or assets to solve complex problems, including primarily custom Java-based tools and frameworks
• Developing client relationships across multiple levels and support sales efforts
• Contributes consistently to the development of technical solutions throughout the solution delivery center
• Leads team meetings (e.g., status meetings)

• Provides detailed review of team’s work product (i.e., associates and analysts)
• Produces high-quality deliverables with no supervision

To qualify, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or a related field and approximately 3 years of relevant work experience

• Domain expertise in Banking

• • Experience with Enterprise Money Movement services and integrations (Wire, ACH, RTP, EFT, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of ISO 20022 standards, including message structures, business processes, and data elements.
  • ISO Test Case Design: Ability to design comprehensive ISO test cases (CHIPS, FEDWIRE, SWIFT Payments Analyst | SWIFT GPI | WIRES | SEPA | FX|TGT2 | ISO20022| CBPR+| PEGA | FLEXCUBE | OBPM | MTS | FIRCO |) that cover all aspects of ISO 20022 message flows and scenarios.
  • Demonstrated experience in Banking (Consumer, Commercial banking, or Payments) specifically in one of the following domains:
    • Deposit and Loan Operations, ATM, Debit, Prepaid Cards, ACH, Wires
    • Treasury Management, Investments, Credit Processes
    • Payment Products and Lifecycle, Payment Authorization and Clearing

• Passion and interest for solving problems using technology
• Seeing problems as challenges and opportunities, not roadblocks
• Technical knowledge with all aspects of the software lifecycle including design, architecture, development and testing
• 3 years of experience and strong knowledge in Java and OOP concepts
• Knowledge in common Java libraries and concepts such as linked hash maps, serialization, etc
• Experience in Java development and architecture best practices
• At least 2 years of experience with test automation using tools such as Junit, Selenium, REST Assured
• At least 2 years of experience with at least 3 of these concepts:
• Design, implementation and usage of complex test automation frameworks
• Data querying (Example: SQL)
• Data analytics and statistics (variant distribution, data sampling, trend analysis, predictive modeling or forecasting)
• Any sub-area or use case of Artificial Intelligence (machine learning, natural language processing, etc)
• CICD implementations and tools (example: Jenkins, Ansible, GitLab)
• Knowledge of Banking regulatory frameworks and compliance standards in the payments space.

• • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to ISO 20022 (OFAC, RTP, EFT ,PEGA, REG Z/E, Dispute, FX)
• ISO20022 simulator experience with any of the leading tools Iliad, neaPay, Unifits, Nimbusnext BlitzzPay, Sipay, XMLdation, Ascert, and Coreum

• Working knowledge in web technologies such as Angular, React, HTML/CSS, etc
• Innovative and creative mind to think outside of the box
• Resourceful and able to find possible solutions to problems individually and within a team
• Coaching teams members with a goal of fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Sharing your knowledge and developing engagement tools and enablers to build capability for the practice
• Developing client relationships across multiple levels and support sales efforts
• Effectively leading and mentoring others technically and professionally

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications or degree specializations in application development, analytics, test automation or artificial intelligence preferred
• Agile certification preferred

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy and variety in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to be nimble, take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and prioritize participation in practice initiatives that will generate a long term pipeline of sales for the firm. If you’re serious about progressing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

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. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• A collaborative environment where everyone works together to create a better working world
• Excellent training and development prospects, both through established programs and on-the-job training
• An excellent team of senior colleagues, dedicated to managing and varying your workload
• 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

As an Assistant within the team, your responsibilities will include performing valuations based on the market approach for different types of assets:

• Equities (common shares, depositary receipts, mutual funds, etc.)
• Fixed income (asset-backed securities, corporate and government bonds)
• Financial derivatives

You will also help auditors provide information to fulfill regulatory requirements.

• Graduate from an economics, business and/or management school with a focus in Graduate from an economics, business, and/or management school with a focus on finance
• Excellent academic background
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of valuation principles with regards to business valuation
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial
• Enjoy working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or engagements
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and valuation tools
• Outstanding organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Perfect command of English, both written and verbal, within a professional services business environment
• Command of French or German is an asset, and additional languages are considered a plus
• Proficiency in MS Excel, VBA, SQL Management, Word, and Power Point

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Our offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-screening requirements. The candidate acknowledges that all information provided must be accurate.

Your key responsibilities

You will support our clients across a range of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) issues and challenges and enable our clients to better manage the broad range of risks in their increasingly complex supply chains. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting the development of new business opportunities.

You can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

Client responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of TPRM engagements with our clients, responsible for the day-to-day running of the engagements including meeting quality, time and budget targets
• Working with prospective clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements
• Drive go-to-market strategy for TPRM services, including thought leadership, solution development, and alliance partnerships.
• Champion the use of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation, continuous monitoring platforms) to enhance TPRM capabilities.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable TPRM operating models and tooling (e.g., ServiceNow VRM, Archer, ProcessUnity).
• Lead the development of next-generation TPRM capabilities, including continuous monitoring, ESG risk integration, and AI-driven risk intelligence.
• Provide subject matter guidance on evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., DORA, EBA Outsourcing, PRA SS2/21) and their impact on third-party ecosystems.
• Lead regulatory response programmes and remediation efforts for clients.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the Cyber & Resilience practice.
• Contribute to practice growth through recruitment, capability building, and internal training initiatives.
• Creating thought leadership and market materials for selling and promoting EY Cyber and TPRM offerings
• Oversee financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to engagement partners

People responsibilities

• Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training Cyber and TPRM professionals
• Recognise the value of teamwork, facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members and motivate teams to maximise performance

• Lead internal communities of practice focused on innovation, regulatory change, or sector-specific TPRM challenges.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Project experience and client knowledge gained from professional practice across a number of TPRM engagements, including aspects of Compliance, IT Risk Management, Cyber, Resilience, and Privacy.
• Team leadership and management experience, including the coaching and mentoring of more junior staff and direct reports
• Strong academic record, ideally to a bachelor’s degree-level or equivalent industry experience
• Awareness and understanding of National and International Security Standards (e.g., NIST, ISO27001), reporting standards (e.g., SOC/ISAE), and privacy or TPRM regulations, such as UK Data Protection Act, GDPR, DORA, etc.
• Willingness to travel
• Creative and independent with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, client presentations, and project management
• At least 8 years of relevant experience (desirably within resilience, cyber, or TPRM). Preferably with experience in a consulting role in a leading consultancy firm.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in regulated industries

• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing large client accounts or portfolios.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in Financial Services, Government Organisations, or the Military
• Industry related certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)
• Solution related experience, such as the use of platforms like ProcessUnity, ServiceNow, and Azure

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

Apply now.

Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters!

SSG focuses on Product and Technology competency which provides investment and acquisition guidance to clients across product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise companies leveraging their own proprietary software for commercial advantage

Your key responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager in our team, you’ll advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors, supporting in developing and executing strategies for transactions, use your knowledge and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; ranging from diligence to technology strategy assignments including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and post deal value creation engagements.

• Product and Technology diligence: We provide market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an "inside-out" assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, R&D organization, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Leading pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity across North America.
• Senior Managers manage an engagement’s successful execution, lead the engagement team and work directly with clients. Across each engagement, a Senior Manager will
• lead and direct the analysis approach, coach/ mentor team members, identify areas of necessary industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and
• quantitative investigation, and lead discussions with our clients
• Lead discussions to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement
• Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organizational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations
• Conducting in-depth interviews with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers
• Contribute to people initiatives; mentoring, coaching, recruiting, retaining and training staff.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• A master’s or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic performance (Computer science or similar field would be a plus) and 6+ years of software-related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus)
• Any prior experience as functional head (e.g. CTO, CPO, CIO, Head of Engineering) within a software company, or the software function of a more traditional company, especially product management, software engineering, data science or DevOps, and ideally with recognized industry expertise would be a bonus
• Experience of transactions, ideally in performing of Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments (AI diligence experience is a plus)
• Ability to comment on technology aspects of transactions that are relevant and valued by clients and readers of Product and Technology Due Diligence reports
  Program and project management expertise with demonstrable experience in managing and being responsible for the delivery of successful programs
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software
• Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience
• Ability to analyze and assess software design artifacts such as architecture diagrams, software manifests, and user experience flows
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Report writing skills to convert valuable software-related insights into due diligence (DD) reports for consumption by stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Flexible with working locations, the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
  

Ideal candidate characteristics:

• You will be a charismatic and effective leader of diverse teams
• You will be a fluid and professional communicator with “C-suite” presence
• You will have a strong grasp of ethical and regulatory obligations
• You’ll be a trusted business consultant to our clients and use your deep knowledge of technology trends to work closely to their needs
• Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role

If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you

What we offer you

The salary range for the Senior Manager job in British Columbia is $144,000 to $192,000. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.