Financial Analyst - Assistant Director jobs at Ey in Luxembourg

Key Responsibilities

• Own the digital solution strategy and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between business, architecture, and engineering teams.
• Lead and mentor service stream team members
• Orchestrate resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of qualitative software applications
• Support business case development and risk/compliance triage.
• Oversee solution design and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards.
• Facilitate estimation, planning and prioritization activities.
• Act as escalation point for delivery risks and blockers.
• Ensure traceability from business requirements to technical implementation.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Solution Alignment: % of solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and business goals.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback from business and technical teams.
• Delivery Confidence: Reduction in escalations and blockers during execution.
• Documentation Quality: Solution design and decision traceability.
• Collaboration Effectiveness: Quality of cross-team engagement and responsiveness.
• Estimation Accuracy: Variance between estimated and actual delivery effort.

SDLC Responsibility Summary

• Ideation: Leads business case definition and risk triage.
• Discovery: Owns solution design and estimation refinement.
• Execution: Supports sprint planning, architecture reviews, and delivery oversight.
• Post-Deployment: Ensures solution handover and operational readiness.

What we offer you

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.

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.

Skills and attributes for success

You will play a strategic role in helping clients identify sources of value creation and quantifying them. A solution-oriented mindset is essential to act as a true Corporate Finance advisor, leveraging EY capabilities to assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth. In a commercial capacity, you will regularly advise businesses on valuation issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, or restructuring, and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings. Additionally, in the regulatory and accounting domain, you will collaborate with management during the acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, providing fair value opinions for financial reporting purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business with at least 6 years of related business valuation experience; or a graduate degree with 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Solution-driven individual with a proven record of solving complex problems, completing challenging projects, and developing client relationships.
• Autonomous with experience in reporting to Director/Partner and handling business valuation, capital allocation, and portfolio optimization.
• Strong financial modeling skills and a broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combinations, and impairment testing.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm.
• Have previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff.
• Have financial modelling experience.
• Have an achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA;

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The opportunities: your next adventure awaits

Be trusted Business Advisors by providing insightful financial advice to the business on revenue recognition, margin improvement and inventory management as well as recommending best practices for using tools and processes to drive optimum results.

• Perform weekly inventory position review with Partners and Managers .
• Offer tailored guidance to the specific business needs of each portfolio.
• Review aged unbilled inventory and provide advice to mitigate risks.
• Leverage reporting to identify risks and help advice the team implementing strategies to drive better results.
• KPI Controls, focusing on margin improvement . Weekly review of abnormal and low margin engagements.
• Review Engagement budget and alert of any deviation.
• Perform billing controls .
• Follow-up on the outstanding Account Receivables.
• Ensure internal policies, thresholds and procedures are respected , reporting breaches.
• Be the reference point of client serving teams by providing guidance, training, and advice.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world .
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications:ligibility requirements include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting orBusinessManagement.
• Fluent in English and French. Skillsin other languages beingalso an asset.
• Analytical skills, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Dynamic, proactive, detailedoriented, able to meet deadlines.
• Team player and strong communication skills.
• Abilityto thrive inhands-on changing environment.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency required (Filters, Vlookup, Pivot table …).

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.

What you can expect

• A first conversation over the phone with one of our recruiters
• Followed by an online personality and logic questionnaire and
• The interview process with our business recruiters

Assurance - Technology Risk (Senior) (Multiple Positions) (1658380), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, International Relations or a related field and 2 years of related experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.

Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity focused on financial audit IT in public company audits.Must have 1 year of experience supervising audit professionals performing the IT portion of the audit (IT general controls, ERP, application knowledge, system implementation, audit knowledge, and similar).

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

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 for this job is $91,957.00 per year. 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.

•: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".

We are currently seeking senior associate positions in the following areas:

• IT Process Risk & Internal Controls assessment
• Application System Risk & Controls assessment
• Data Delivery and Analysis Services practice
• Financial Services Technology Risk and IT Regulatory Services

Your key responsibilities

• Perform IT audits for systems that generate financial statements that includes the effectiveness evaluation of IT General controls across IT environments, automated functions in ERP system system, data reports.
• Support Executives in directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing works status, and managing performance in delivering IT audit assignments against established methodologies, frameworks and global best practices
• Apply a thorough understanding of system functions, IT controls to support Managers in controls optimization assignments, in identify client or audit challenges, and in providing/ implementing/ assessing solutions.
• Apply digital solutions and technology such as Alteryx, SQL, RPA and Python etc. to analyze data and identify abnormal criteria's in digital assurance engagements.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in IT/MIS/Fintech/Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics... with strong academic credentials
• Intermediate knowledge of at least one of following areas ERP, core banking system, database management (Oracle, SQL)
• Experience working in Technology and/or Data risk in a regulated industry or having worked in an applicable technology environment.
• Able to work across a large and varied portfolio of work, facilitating discussion across a wide range of stakeholders, appropriately managing expectations and driving projects to completion.
• Fluent in English, Articulate and effective oral and written communication.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Achieve or working toward following certification: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA or ISO27001
• Experience in business analysis (BA), system implementation is a plus

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. 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

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Access to premium content including EY Global Methodology, Udemy for Business, Microsoft, SAP partners v.v.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Local engagement with Global standard & International team: you’ll liaise with subject matter experts and specialist risk teams from international team.
• 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.

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend evaluation rounds. Please check your email regularly for updates.

Your key responsibilities

• Support on projects related to prudential risk and regulatory reporting for financial institutions.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory requirements, including but not limited to CRD IV/CRR, BRRD, and the specificities of the CSSF regulations.
• Utilize and optimize regulatory reporting tools to ensure accurate and timely reporting for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry trends to provide proactive guidance to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within EY to deliver comprehensive risk management solutions.

• Knowledge of prudential and regulatory reporting, including (but not limited to) : COREP, FINREP, liquidity reporting (LCR, NSFR), Anacredit and other BCL reportings.
• Experience in regulatory reporting and with regulatory reporting tools (Regnology, Moody, WKFS, …) is a strong asset

Skills and attributes for success

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in prudential risk and regulatory reporting within the financial services industry.
• Prior experience working with regulatory reporting tools in Luxembourg.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework in Luxembourg and the EU, including in-depth knowledge of ECB, EBA, CRR/CRD requirements, and CSSF circulars.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards to complex financial operations.
• Good project management skills and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or German is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and regulators.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

What we offer you

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.