Technology Risk Management Leader Client jobs at Ey in United Kingdom, London

Our Tax Reporting practice within the UK Tax Technology and Transformation team will give you the opportunity to further develop your skills while assisting our clients in dealing with the operational challenges that their world class tax functions are facing today. You will be working with clients to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of their tax functions and assist them to better connect with executive management.

This is an area that has seen plenty of recent growth and investment – and you will see that reflected in your career. The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies are created, and this is your opportunity to be part of that development.

Your Key Responsibilities

We are looking for strong candidates with experience of working within direct tax (in-house or professional services) and a keen interest in technology. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Lead client design session supporting with the development of the operating models for Group reporting requirements.
• Manage projects related to the implementation of tax technology solutions, ensuring alignments with the IFRS/USGAAP tax requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, providing high-quality consultancy and support on tax technology related matters.
• Drive the automation of tax processes to improve efficiency, reduce errors and ensure compliance with changing tax laws and standards.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, providing regular feedback and support to aid in their professional development.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar and their tax/finance related modules.
• Have an interest and experience in improving the performance of tax functions, the demonstrated ability to team with and motivate others, and willingness to develop meaningful and influential relationships with clients and colleagues
• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and monitoring them until completion, including documenting requirements, configuration, testing, debugging, project profitability, and tax systems and process configuration
• Strong leadership ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, analytical abilities
• Identifying ways to automate manual tasks using existing financial or tax systems and emerging technologies
• Ability to work on deliverables from offshore teams (as needed) to deliver projects to time, cost and quality requirements
• Consolidating tax data to make analysis and planning more efficient
• Improving reporting capabilities to enhance our clients’ ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunities
• Desire and demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 4+ years experience working within Tax Technology, Tax compliance or a related advisory role. (either in-house or professional services)
• A thorough understanding of Direct Tax compliance processes (Group Tax Reporting, Tax Accounting preferable)
• Familiarity of IAS12/ASC 740 reporting standards and direct experience in the calculation of income taxes (current and deferred taxes)
• Experience with tax reporting technologies in the market (ONESOURCE Tax Provision, Longview Tax, etc.)
• Exposure to accounting/finance/tax, tax or finance performance improvement, tax software development and/or implementation
• A strong interest in technology and its use in business processes
• Excellent communication and business writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements
• A natural flair for problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with exceptional client-serving consulting skills

Ideally, you may also have

• Experience in project management
• Experience implementing third-party tax reporting systems or configuration of Enterprise Performance Management systems for Group Tax Reporting
• Experience with data analytic tools such as Alteryx
• Experience of the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Query and Power BI
• A basic knowledge of database development e.g. writing SQL statements
• ERP or EPM experience e.g. SAP, Oracle, OneStream, Tagetik etc

What We Look For

We are looking for knowledgeable technical professionals that are proactive and self-motivated who have a willingness to learn new skills and approaches to challenges that our clients are facing in today's climate. You will need to be an analytical thinker and problem solver who has the ability to come up with innovative solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter and Talend.
• Collaborate with business analysts and data architects to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading from multiple sources into target systems.
• Optimize ETL jobs for performance and reliability.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ETL issues in production and non-production environments.
• Document ETL processes, mappings, and workflows for maintainability.
• Ensure continual knowledge management and contribute to internal learning and development teams
• Building a quality culture.

Skills and attributes for success

• 3 –7 years of hands-on experience in ETL development with Informatica PowerCenter and Talend.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience in handling large datasets and complex transformations.
• Familiarity with job scheduling tools and version control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• BE/BTech/MCA/MBA
• In-depth understanding of data management and data migration concepts.
• Experience of working in minimum one Insurance domain projects with strong experience of data analysis, profiling.
• Very good understanding of the concepts and technology around data extraction, data migration, data transformation, data load, data profiling, data quality management and metadata management.
• More than one year of experience on ETL and Data migration/warehouse projects
• Good communication skills, proven ability and commitment to working collaboratively towards common goal.
• Possess effective planning and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasking attitude, equally comfortable operating from within both the technology & business environments.
• Focused on a quality outcome, excellent inter-personal skills and highly motivated.
• Business Rule Analysis and Design experience.
• knowledge on Data Modelling and UNIX/Shell scripting experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

Worked on at least one end to end migration project.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY Advisory practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex UK and international tax advisory projects.
• Drive our growth strategy within the asset management and private capital markets.
• Build and strengthen trusted client relationships through exceptional service delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, supporting their career development.
• Contribute to the strategic and operational management of the team
• Support business development activities and contribute to practice growth.

About You

• Proven track record of leading complex tax advisory work for asset management clients and their funds, including international tax matters.

• Experienced as the primary client contact and trusted advisor.
• Demonstrated success in business development — winning new clients and expanding existing relationships.
• Deep understanding of tax issues affecting asset managers, funds, and partnerships.
• Experience across a range of fund tax matters such as fund formation, asset acquisitions and disposals, reorganisations, and management structures.
• Strong client focus with the ability to deliver practical, commercial tax advice.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate across teams.
• Committed to high-quality work and effective project delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

• ACA / CTA / Law qualification / Tax Inspector with full technical training, or equivalent.

• Strong UK and international tax technical knowledge.
• Experience in asset management tax advisory (within a Big Four, accounting, or law firm).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Professionalism, initiative, and confidence in managing complex engagements.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and collaborate across EY’s global network.

• Career Progression: Lead high-impact projects and shape your professional journey.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry leaders and receive ongoing mentoring.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model (minimum two days in the office) with a focus on work-life balance.
• Total Rewards: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where you belong, feel valued, and can thrive.

To help create the best possible experience during the recruitment process, please let us know if you require any disability-related adjustments or accommodations.

Senior Consultant, Process and Controls - Wealth Asset Management

We have an unparalleled understanding of the evolving requirements and expectations of Internal Audit. EY is the only professional services firm to have supported the development of the UK CIIA FS Code in 2013, and the 2017 and 2024 refresh.

Candidates must have experience of working in internal audit, risk and / or controls projects either as an internal auditor / advisor at a professional service firm and / or within an in-house Internal Audit function within industry. Financial Services experience is preferred and advantageous.

Your key responsibilities

As part of the FSO Consulting team you will manage and work on teams with responsibility for building client relationships, and ensuring the overall execution of projects, under the guidance and direction of Managers, Senior Managers and Directors.

Join us and you'll work on challenging projects and accelerate your career within a supportive team. You'll also be introduced to career challenges that will take you into exciting new professional territory.

Your goal will be to help clients achieve their potential - and you can expect to do the same. As part of a supportive team, you'll have every opportunity to progress and build knowledge that will make a difference to your entire career.

Skills and attributes for success

• Planning and delivering internal audit and controls engagements that meet clients’ needs and expectations
• Using pre-existing methodologies to deliver engagements.
• Preparing deliverables for Manager and Partner review against quality expectations
• Maintaining active communication with both Managers/Senior Managers and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Understanding our service offerings and seek to identify opportunities to better serve clients.
• Assisting Managers with the development of client proposals and engagement contracts
• Overseeing and coaching graduate level colleagues
• Ability to operate with stakeholders / manage projects which potentially span all functions within client organisations.
• High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions and ability to work and lead under pressure.

To qualify for the role, you must have some or all of the following:

• Strong academic record, a professional qualification would be advantageous
• Ideally 3-5 years track record of delivering controls, risk, regulatory or internal audit assessment reviews in the Financial Services industry.
• Good understanding of the Financial Services industry and the role of key functions within an Financial Services company.
• Experience of performing reviews against regulatory requirements and expectations
• Good understanding and experience of using standard IT platforms and software packages, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Be commercially savvy and able to collaboratively engage in discussions on future market trends and what this may mean for our clients.
• Be a problem solver; tailoring what you have learnt from your experiences to date to different client problems to help design and implement the solution.

What we look for

• We are looking for highly motivated and professional candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help us develop and grow a team of high performing consultants. You will further add to the continued success of our Internal Audit & Controls practice and you are excited about helping our clients improve the way they operate.
• Being a strong team player is important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly on different clients and different engagements.
• We are a diverse and inclusive team; our working styles are flexible and are supportive in allowing for everyone to work in a way that meets their needs. We use technology effectively in our work to enable easy transition between office and home working where appropriate to your style.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. 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, Financial Services, 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.
• 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.

You’ll find a culture that prioritises learning, collaboration, and growth — providing you with the tools, support, and freedom to thrive and shape your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex tax compliance and reporting engagements, ensuring technical accuracy and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients
• Manage the delivery of related advisory and consulting projects, maintaining accountability for service excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with other specialist tax teams across the business.
• Contribute to internal relationship-building and firm-wide initiatives.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including converting leads into engagements.
• Support, coach, and mentor junior staff, contributing to their technical and professional development.
• Lead and participate in team initiatives, covering all aspects of high-performance team leadership

About You

• Strong tax accounting skills and solid knowledge of relevant accounting standards.

• In-depth experience with UK tax accounting and group tax reporting.
• Significant experience in corporate tax, gained in either practice or an in-house environment.
• Strong audit-of-tax background, including leading tax audits across a range of clients.
• Proven ability to deliver technically complex tax advisory projects.
• Understanding of tax process improvement, including design and implementation of controls.
• Confident in interpreting and applying tax legislation and regulatory updates.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines while managing your own budget.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and sustain professional opinions.
• Client-focused and commercially aware, delivering practical solutions tailored to business needs.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—in a variety of professional settings.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to quickly integrate into new teams.
• Calm under pressure with effective time management skills.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team player, committed to building and sustaining high-performing teams.
• A passion for developing others and ensuring delivery of consistently high-quality work.

Qualifications

One of the following (or equivalent) is required:

• ACA / CA / ACCA / CTA
• HMRC Tax Inspector with full Technical Training Course
• Law qualification with relevant tax experience

What We Offer

• Global Exposure– Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression– Develop new skills, lead high-impact projects, and shape your career path.
• Support & Coaching– Learn from industry leaders and receive mentoring at every stage.
• Flexible Working– We support hybrid working and encourage a healthy work-life balance (minimum two days in the office).
• Total Rewards Package– Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture

belonging means more than just fitting in — it means thriving. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you are valued, supported, and empowered to be your best.

Director, Risk Consulting

Your Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and strategic Director in Risk Consulting to join our dynamic Risk team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust network of relationships and industry knowledge across key risk consulting offers and sectors. You will play a key role in leading complex engagements and guiding our diverse set of clients across our various process and controls solutions. This role requires a proven track record of leveraging industry networks to identify and convert opportunities, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with C-suite executives.

• Business Development: Established networks/relationships across key sectors. Leverage of networks to identify, pursue, and convert opportunities, such as proposal development, contribution to additional sales, and production of thought leadership.

• Engagement Delivery: Lead and own the delivery of Risk Consulting engagements (e.g., risk management, internal audit, UK Corporate Reform, SOX 404, controls transformation) ensuring projects are effective, exceeding client expectations and identifying sell-on work.

• Agility: Ability to self-start and balance sales activity with engagement management.

• Trusted Advisor Role: Act as a ‘trusted advisor’ to clients, serving as a first point of contact in navigating complex regulations, including UK Corporate Reform, US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, Global Internal Audit Standards and other industry-specific requirements; guiding clients on how these regulations impact their internal controls and reporting obligations.

• Client relationship management: Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and creating tailored solutions.

• Process & Controls Leadership: Lead confidently across the breadth of our process and controls related solutions. Be a present, high touch leader of our team dedicated to developing and nurturing our talent, engaging in internal team initiatives and fostering a positive team culture.

• Solution Development: Develop new solutions and existing offerings pertaining to risk and control strategies, policies and governance.

• Quality and Risk Management: Detailed understanding and demonstratable track record of compliance with quality and risk management principles.

• Business Acumen: Demonstrate business acumen through an ability to understand the broader business context, considering financial, operational, compliance and strategic aspects.

• Learning and Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development for yourself and the wider team, demonstrating a proactive approach and natural curiosity. Providing and inspiring role model for the team.

• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal and client teams across risk, IT, compliance, finance, and security to drive integrated risk management solutions.

• Team Mentorship: Mentor, coach and develop a team of Risk professionals, supporting their professional development and contributing to a positive team environment with continuous growth.

• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about industry trends, including regulatory changes, technology growth and other relevant risk best practices.

• Performance Excellence: Monitor engagement success metrics and KPIS, proactively resolving deviations to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to flex your style, deliver difficult messages whilst maintaining strong relationships.

• Values: Promote our values around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness.

Skills and Experience:

You will be a trusted and inspirational Director with proven ability to balance sales activities and delivery of high-quality and better practice insights across the breadth of our risk, process and controls solutions. You will also foster employee engagement and development of the team.

• Industry Expertise: Industry-leading and demonstrable expertise pertaining to risk, processes and controls solutions with agility and aptitude to flex across solutions and sectors.

• Business Development: Demonstrated success in leveraging industry networks to identify and convert opportunities, with experience in proposal development and thought leadership.

• Relationships: Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with C-suite executives, with the ability to discuss complex risk solutions confidently.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of complex regulations, including UK Corporate Reform and US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, with the ability to guide clients on regulatory impacts.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, and internal leadership.

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to inspire, nurture, develop and motivate team members, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous growth.

• Ethical Standards: Strong sense of ethics and integrity, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards while promoting ethical practices within the organisation.

• Proactive Learning: A self-starter with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and adapt to changing regulatory environments and emerging risks.

• Audit & Accounting Experience: Proven ability to bring external audit and financial accounting experience to engagements, ensuring strong control frameworks aligned with best practices.

• Systems Expertise: Expertise in core systems (e.g., SAP and Oracle) to identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements.

• Transformation and Digital Solutions: Experience of driving transformation and deploying digital solutions to solve complex client problems.

To qualify for this role, you should have:

• Extensive experience in generating and leading risk, process and control services at large and complex organisations.

• A relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).

• Significant expertise in the delivery of risk, process and controls related solutions such as risk management, internal audit, controls transformation, SOX 404 implementation.

• Significant experience in understanding and enabling regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. UK Corporate Reform, SOX, and other industry-specific regulatory requirements.

What we look for:

What we offer:

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, including having the opportunity to gain an EY Tech MBA which is an accredited MBA program offered to all EY professionals globally.

• 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.

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

Apply now.

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