Intern - Risk Consulting Graduate jobs at Ey in Switzerland, Basel

Zurich, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne.

As part of our Risk Consulting Team, you will advise companies across various industries outside the financial services sector on how to build confidence in successful large transformation programs. We advise and support our clients in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with their programs and assist them in making the right decision through continuous program risk management.

Your key responsibilities

• Support our team with assessing the performance of our clients’ transformation programs across all aspects of the transformation including Program Management (e.g. Scope, time and cost management, Governance effectiveness), Business processes (e.g. process design and implementation, internal controls, compliance and regulatory) and Technology (e.g. Data management, User Access Management, Segregation of Duties, Test management, Cybersecurity, Interface management).
• Conduct comprehensive audits of transformation programs to identify potential risks and areas of improvement.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies tailored to the specific needs of programs.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to clients in managing programs risks effectively.
• Monitor and report on risk management progress and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various functions, including program leadership, program delivery team (business and IT), and compliance teams to ensure a holistic approach to risk management.
• Stay update on emerging technology, industry trends, and best practices in program risk management.
• Develop and implement program risk management frameworks tailored to various program initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems
• First professional experience in IT Project Management/Project Management, (IT) Risk management, IT Internal Audit (i.e. Program Audit)
• Strong interest in Technology and willingness to learn and develop your skillset in technical IT areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience interfacing with senior executives and operational teams.
• Strong communication skills in English and French or German are a must. Any additional language spoken is considered as a plus
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, PMP, PMI-RMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent) are a plus
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%) in Europe and across the Globe

What we offer

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For more information, please contact our recruitment team ( / +41 58 286 33 66).

Your key responsibilities

• You will gain insights into cutting-edge IT environments and into our global methodology. Your focus: analysis, evaluation and optimization of processes, structures and systems
• As a member of interdisciplinary specialist teams, you will audit operational IT systems and information portals with regard to internal control and risk and compliance management. This includes migration tests, third party attestation & certification, IT risk assessments, information security assessments and data analytics/information management
• You will learn about ”thought leadership” as a way of addressing today’s constantly changing market and challenges. You will expand your expertise with every project alongside our leaders. Furthermore, you will be supported with trainings, courses and learnings in relevant fields

Skills and attributes for success

• Degree (Bachelor or Master) in Economics or (Business-) Information Technology is required, relevant certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM or CRISC) are an advantage
• A must: 3-4 years’ experience in carrying out IT audits (e.g. at a Big4 company or internal audit department) or in the area of IT risk management / operational risk management, preferably at an international company
• Qualities guaranteed to boost your career at EY: ability to work in a team, determination, commitment and quick comprehension. As a Swiss international company, we require German and English

What we offer you

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Zurich, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the documentation and implementation of digital governance policies and procedures, including digital risk management.
• Support companies in analyzing technological and digital risks and establishing measures to minimize risks associated with Trusted AI and Ethical Use of Technology and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Technology implementations.
• Advise clients on digital risk transformation projects, such as the transition to SAP S/4 HANA.
• Conduct Segregation of duties (SOD) assessments to identify potential conflicts in user roles and access rights and assist in developing and implementing remediation plans for SOD violations.
• Advising and implementing Identity and Assess Management Lifecycle processes.
• Design and implement new Software Asset Management Solutions and Managed Service concepts.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Information Management, Business IT & Management, Data Analytics, IT Risk Management, Computer Science or Business Administration
• First professional experience IT /Digital project management and IT processes
• You are intellectually curious and genuinely interested in new technologies and digitalization
• Fast learner with a growth mindset
• Good interpersonal skills, which enable you to work in an international, collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel (20-30%) in Europe and across the Globe
• Strong communication skills in English and German or French are a must. Any additional language spoken is considered as a plus.

What we offer

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For more information, please contact our recruitment team ( / +41 58 286 33 66).

As part of our Risk Consulting Team, you will advise companies across various industries outside the financial services sector on how to maintain trust and realize opportunities in an everchanging world. We support our clients in the areas of “Enterprise Resilience”, “Digital Risk Management”, “ESG Risk Management”, “Internal Audit”, “Internal Controls” and “Operational Risk Management”.

Your key responsibilities

• Enterprise Resilience:support our team with assessing our client’s resilience in the areas of strategic, financial, value chain, information and technology, talent and physical assets. Help our clients design and implement Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs creating integrated and streamlined approaches to creating value through risk-informed decision making.
• Digital Risk Management:support our team with helping our clients to manage their technology risks, ranging from Trusted AI and Ethical Use of Technology to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Technology implementations and managing large technology transformation risks.
• ESG Risk Management: support our team with assessing our client’s risk management programs against regulatory ESG risk management requirements as well as with designing and integrating functional risk management programs under one centralized ESG risk management governance.
• Internal Audit:support our team with the establishment or transformation of Internal Audit functions, as well as with Internal Audit execution in various operational areas of our clients. Support the review of process and internal controls effectiveness and efficiencies and support in identifying compliance gaps. Support the identification and reporting of areas of improvement to Senior Management within the client organization. Be part of our Internal Audit services we provide to our clients in Switzerland as well as across the globe with great international travel opportunities.
• Internal Controls:support our team with the design and implementation of Internal Control Systems (ICS) to improve their management of financial risks. Support our team with performing testing of controls against international standards, such as Sarbanes-Oxley-Act or J-SOX.
• Operational Risk Management: support our team with helping our client’s to manage operational risks in the area of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Supply Chain Risk Management, Program Risk Management (PRM).

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems or other relevant programs
• First professional experience in in Corporate Functions, Risk Management, Consulting or other relevant areas
• Analytical skills and willingness to perform analytical tasks handling large amounts of data
• Fast learner with a growth mindset
• Good interpersonal skills, which enable you to work in an international, collaborative team environment
• You are intellectually curious and genuinely interested in new technologies and digitalization
• Willingness to travel (up to 40%) in Europe and across the Globe
• Strong communication skills in English and German or French is a must. Any additional language spoken is considered as a plus

What we offer

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For more information, please contact our recruitment team ( / +41 58 286 33 66).

About Transformation Delivery in EY:

• Purpose-led Transformation Having shifted to becoming a purpose led organization in 2013, we, at EY, have seen the benefits of purpose-led transformation for ourselves. And we are now using this proven approach to inform our client engagements.

• Collaborative teamwork In TD, we take a very proactive approach to ensuring that our teams are ‘more than the sum of the parts’ and that all members of the team are supported in their career development and progression. EY’s highest performing teams provide the right mix of talent to excel in volatile markets, solve the most complex problems and deliver quality results that surpass expectations for the EY team in conjunction with the client teams with whom we partner.

• Delivering exceptional client service in a consistent and professional manner EY’s Service Quality tools are designed to provide a process of continuous improvement, using a portfolio of tools and enablers designed to support the Consulting Strategy by embedding service quality into delivery of all of our engagements.

to be based in ourWhile the role is based in Jordan, it will require extensive travel to our GCC and other MENA offices for client projects (at least 50-80% travel).Client Responsibilities

• Setting up PMO, SMO, TMOs including operating model, org structure, policies, procedures and processes.
• Knowledge in PM tools and system implementation and business requirements including business process design, testing and end user training involving multiple cross functional stakeholders.
• Managing and delivering large-scale transformation programs and projects to time, cost and quality.
• Leading and managing the delivery of major project and portfolio activities throughout the Lifecyle from initiation to closure.
• Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and developing a portfolio of business by focusing on high impact opportunities.
• Ensuring the consistent delivery of excellent, high-quality work products by EY teams, providing a platform to build and maintain our global brand, reputation, and purpose.
• Acting as a subject matter resource in one or more areas, leveraging your knowledge and experience to shape services for clients.
• Leading presentations, workshops, and proposals for medium to high complex projects and providing subject matter insight to bids and proposals in relevant areas.
• Creating innovative commercial insights for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contributing to thought leadership.
• Driving improvements by taking responsibility for engagement / account level Quality & Risk Management (QRM) initiatives, ensuring that project teams understand and comply with our Q&RM requirements.
• Owns and monitor all project risks and issues and take appropriate actions
• Managing the team and guiding them throughout the engagement.
• Ability to link projects and portfolios to Strategic KPIs and monitoring them closely to assure goals and key benefits are achieved.

Internal Responsibilities

• Client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
• Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business opportunities for EY
• Leading and supporting presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Understanding EY’s service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve our clients.
• Building strong internal relationships within Advisory and across other services lines.
• Supporting team development activities.
• Supporting, coaching, and mentoring activities.
• Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.
• Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures

To do this role effectively, we are looking for people with
knowledge and experiencein the following areas:

• Approximately 3-6 years’ experience in a management consulting or similar advisory role in industry or the public sector
• Approximately 3+ years of Project Management experience of managing and delivering large-scale projects, and transformation programs, including project planning and monitoring, resource management (including project finances), benefits realization, etc.
• Ideal candidates will have multidisciplinary experience including project management, strategy Management, transformation management, business process design, testing the solution and end user training.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programs.
• Good understanding of project governance and change management principles.
• Strong 3rd level educational qualifications, preferably in engineering, business, or project management

you’ll also have to:

• Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, ERP, SAP implementation.
• Additional areas of interest include process improvement, agile methodologies, and business case development.
• Master’s degree in project management, strategy management or MBA.

What we offer:

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We Also offer:

• 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.

Zurich, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the documentation and implementation of digital governance policies and procedures, including digital risk management.
• Support companies in analyzing technological and digital risks and establishing measures to minimize risks associated with Trusted AI and Ethical Use of Technology and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Technology implementations.
• Advise clients on digital transformation projects, such as the transition to SAP S/4 HANA.
• Conduct Segregation of duties (SOD) assessments to identify potential conflicts in user roles and access rights and assist in developing and implementing remediation plans for SOD violations.
• Advising and implementing Identity and Assess Management Lifecycle processes.
• Design and implement new Software Asset Management Solutions and Managed Service concepts.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Information Management, Business IT & Management, Data Analytics, IT Risk Management, Computer Science or Business Administration

• 1-2 years of professional experience in IT/Digital Risk Management, Digital & AI Risk Management, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) e.g., SAP GRC, ServiceNow, Archer, etc., SOD, IT transformations, and other relevant experience. Industry experience in Life Sciences, Consumer Products or Manufacturing is considered as a plus
• Knowledge of IT Risk Frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO27001, NIST) and frameworks for applications, data, cloud and IT governance.
• You are intellectually curious and genuinely interested in new technologies and digitalization
• Fast learner with a growth mindset
• Good interpersonal skills, which enable you to work in an international, collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel (20-30%) in Europe and across the Globe
• Strong communication skills in English and German or French are a must. Any additional language spoken is considered as a plus

What we offer

Click to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team ( / +41 58 286 33 66).