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EY Senior Consultant - Market Research Data Analyst Programmer Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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Technology Consulting
Your key responsibilities
Leads the design, build, and deployment of identity and access management controls and governance program that is compliant with enterprise security standards and integrated with enterprise access administration infrastructure. Works closely with senior leadership and other IT teams to align strategies and projects with business objectives.
Leads and oversees the implementation of changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing business needs and to achieve department objectives. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
Serves as a point of escalation for complex issues that may require management intervention. Analyzes the security impact of complex requests or incident tickets escalated by the team and either provides resolution or escalates to higher management depending on the criticality. Assesses and immediately notifies leadership of security issues or quality control events that may have an impact on business operations.
Works closely with external auditors to represent Vanguard and respond to audit findings. Ensures completeness and accuracy of responses and evidencing.
Maintains an active understanding of, and contributes to, the broader access management and information security discipline. Serves as thought leader across the enterprise and with external partners.
Participates on vendor software evaluation teams to analyze the security administration features and impacts of each package or release. May help define requirements, log issues and test upgrades and new releases.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, implement and maintain robust internal controls that address IT risks and safeguard organizational assets.
Support internal and external audits by assisting with risk mitigation based on audit findings, ensuring all control documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Proactively identify potential gaps in IT controls and work with relevant teams to address weaknesses, enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Assist with the development of risk management frameworks and contribute to the creation of policies aimed at strengthening the organization’s internal controls and mitigating IT-related risks.
Skills and attributes for success
A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders
To qualify for the role, you must have
Minimum 8 years of related work experience, including at least 5 years in risk management, controls assessment, or cybersecurity governance.
Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA) from a recognized institution.
Supervisory experience preferred, with the ability to mentor and guide junior staff.
Proficiency in assessing and testing IT and cybersecurity controls using frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
Hands-on experience with control gap analysis, risk assessment, and audit remediation processes.
Familiarity with IAM tools (SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk), governance platforms (Archer, ServiceNow), and privileged access management (PAM).
Strong understanding of international cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities, capable of identifying security risks and implementing improvements.
Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
Problem-solving, conceptual thinking, and process improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to security enhancements.
Relevant certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Ideally, you’ll also have
Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
What we look for
Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.
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, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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
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EY Market Research Field Interviewer - Observational Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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EY Studio+ is seeking to fill vacancies for an overnight market research fieldworker working in the field collecting data. You will be conducting observational research across various locations, recording your observational results using our mobile tablet device.
Shift length will vary and are available between 3 – 6 hours between 10:30pm – 6am for night shift, 10:00am – 05:00pm for day shift, Monday to Friday.
Applicants deemed potentially suitable will be invited to complete an online interview. If successful at the interviewing stage, you will be contacted for paid training and briefing to be held at our Sydney office. Training attendance is mandatory to be considered for the role. Training will be held during the day
Your key responsibilities
- Available Monday to Friday with minimum availability of 3 nights a week or 3 days a week
- Applicant screening will start in September and training will be held in late September
- Open to flexible working hours. Night shifts primarily between 10:30pm – 06:00am and Day shifts primarily between 10:00am – 05:00pm
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow correct procedures with minimal errors
- Demonstrated fluency in spoken and written English - excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling is required
- Respectful and professional presentation, always
- A commitment to personal safety and an understanding of workplace health and safety
- Comfortable working in an outdoor environment and on the move for the duration of your shift
Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
- Eligible to work in Australia
- Current holder of RIW card is an advantage but not essential
- Previous shift work experience and time management skills
- Full Australian Drivers license and proven safe driving record
- Must have own vehicle and be willing to drive to multiple different locations on the same night
- Proven understanding of the standards relating to quality data in market research (accuracy, consistency and integrity)
What we offer you:
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
- Above-award hourly rates: per NUW and AMSRO agreement.
- Paid travel time: as per AMSRO agreement.
- Paid training: under ISO 20252.
- Opportunity to work with a leading global professional firm known for its positive company culture!
Acknowledgement of Country
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.
© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional StandardsLegislation.
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EY Entry Level Executive Assistant Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
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Join our globally integrated team of dedicated indirect tax professionals and you'll have the opportunity to combine your technical knowledge and industry understanding to identify risks and sustainable planning opportunities for our clients. You'll help us provide effective processes, improve day-to-day reporting, reduce attribution errors and costs, and ensure indirect taxes are handled correctly for our clients.
Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it's here you'll find everything you need to grow as we do. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise, and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. It's here that you'll have the opportunity to contribute your technical expertise and experience related to compliance, audit defense and consulting for abandoned and unclaimed property. This position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership, career advancement and feedback.
Your key responsibilities
You'll likely spend much of your time engaging in client consultations and challenging the unclaimed property and escheat approach for optimal effectiveness. We'll look to you to develop strong relationships with our clients and team effectively with internal resources while developing and coaching junior members of the team. To make that happen, we'll look to you to implement your extensive knowledge of unclaimed property concepts and requirements. You can expect to be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.
Skills and attributes for success
- Contributing to client satisfaction by providing timely and responsive services and work products
- Staying informed of current technical developments and effectively apply knowledge to client situations
- Thoroughly and accurately analyze information; prepare quality, practical approaches to the client's unclaimed property situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions
- Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex unclaimed property concepts.
- Participate in and contribute to achieving team goals
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience
- CPA certification, Member of the US Bar or professional designation from the IPT
- Technical expertise and experience related to compliance, audit defence and consulting for abandoned and unclaimed property services
- Performance and process advisory experience related to unclaimed property compliance
- Broad exposure to state and local taxation
- Excellent managerial, organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment
Ideally, you'll also have
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant unclaimed property consulting experience within a professional services environment
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .
- 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 range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $105,100 to $192,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $126,100 to $218,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. 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.
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EY Entry Level Executive Assistant Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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: Consultant-AMI-Assurance-ASU - TR - Technology Risk - Mumbai
ASU - TR - Technology Risk :
1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards
2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and
3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.
Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) , IFRS & US GAAP conversion , IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.
Your key responsibilitiesTechnical Excellence
As an Technology Risk professional, you will be instrumental in conducting detailed IT audits to ensure compliance with controls and regulatory mandates, including ICFR. Your responsibilities encompass identifying ITGCs and ITACs, executing SOX compliance tasks, preparing SOCR, and performing IT process reviews. You will oversee Change Management, Access Management, Application Controls and other relevant areas, while collaborating with teams to pinpoint and mitigate control gaps. Staying current with industry developments and effectively communicating audit outcomes to stakeholders are key aspects of the role. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in IT controls and auditing, with certifications like CISA or CISSP preferred, and the capacity to thrive in a dynamic, multi-priority environment.
Your key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive IT audits to address and ensure compliance with established controls and regulatory requirements, including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
- Identify and review IT General Controls (ITGCs) to safeguard organizational assets and IT Application Controls (ITACs) to ensure accuracy of financial reporting
- Execute SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, controls testing, and remediation efforts
- Prepare and assess Service Organization Control Reports (SOCR) to validate the effectiveness of IT controls objectives
- Conduct IT process reviews through stakeholder interviews, data validations, and document analysis
- Apply IT-related and internal control knowledge to deliver high quality engagement
- Review Change Management processes, ensuring that changes are thoroughly reviewed, tested and approved
- Review Access Management procedures to ensure proper access levels and permissions.
- Evaluate and address Segregation of Duties (SOD) concerns to prevent unauthorized access and potential conflicts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and develop effective remediation plans
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to IT controls and compliance
- Prepare and communicate audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to key stakeholders and management.
Qualification
- Proven experience of IT controls, ITGCs, ITACs, SOX 404 controls testing and IT auditing
- Strong knowledge of Change Management, Access Management, SOD, business process IT controls and ICFR principles
- Familiarity with Service Organization Control Reports (SOCR) and related frameworks.
- Familiarity with ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external auditors.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent preferred
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
2 - 6 years of relevant experience
People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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Teva Research Assistant Discovery Biology Australia, Western Australia
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This is a hands-on, lab-based role where your work will directly contribute to advancing life-changing treatments.
As a key member of our Discovery Biology – New Targets team, you will play a vital role in early-stage biologics R&D. Your responsibilities will include:• Conduct hands-on laboratory research to support therapeutic antibody discovery and validation
• Perform cell biology techniques, including developing functional assays with reporter cell lines and primary cells
• Culture mammalian cells (adherent and suspension), handling maintenance, expansion, and cryopreservation under sterile conditions
• Execute phenotypic and functional cell analyses (e.g., flow cytometry, phosphorylation assays, calcium flux)
• Apply molecular and protein biology methods, such as DNA handling, protein expression, and purification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project and site objectives
• Summarize and present experimental data to senior scientists and management
• Manage laboratory resources, including reagent inventories and supply chains
• Document experimental work in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to stakeholders
• Uphold compliance with health, safety, PC2, gene technology, and company policies
• Support general laboratory operations and contribute to a positive team environment
Your experience and qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (with honours) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Experience with mammalian cell culture (cell lines and/or primary cells)
• Familiarity with cell-based analytical assays using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA (AlphaLISA, MSD or equivalent) and functional cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, cytokine stimulation, fluorescent reporter systems)
• Familiarity with fundamental pharmacology, including dose-response analysis and basic statistical methods
• Knowledge of molecular and protein biology techniques (e.g., transfection, protein expression and purification) is advantageous
• Experience in immunology, cell biology, or pharmacology is highly regarded
Personal Characteristics
• Eagerness to learn and proactively acquire new skills
• Strong team orientation and collaborative approach
• Adaptable and enthusiastic, with a problem-solving mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management abilities
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Google Research Scientist Vision Language Multimodal Modeling Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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Minimum qualifications:
- PhD degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- One or more scientific publication submissions for conferences, journals, or public repositories (such as CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in areas like face anti-spoofing, biometrics, 3D/2.5D vision, facial landmark/pose estimation.
- Experience with TensorFlow, Flume, common computer vision libraries/frameworks and Android.
- Interest to build production systems.
- Excellent software engineering skills (e.g., C++, python, data processing, production backend development, etc.).
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EY Mobility Consultant - Assistant Director Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
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As an
AI Product Owner, you will:
- Act as the bridge between our clients, business stakeholders, and AI delivery teams.
- Shape the roadmap, and requirements for AI solutions, ensuring they are practical, ethical, and aligned with client strategy.
- Work on AI & Data strategies that transform the AI & Data landscape of our clients, enabling them to capture new opportunities, modernize legacy systems, and embed AI responsibly across their organizations.
- Translate complex business needs into clear product backlogs, working closely with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and Consultants.
- Manage client expectations, communicate progress, and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.
- Stay ahead of market trends and AI regulations,
- Contribute to our internal AI frameworks and accelerators.
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- Define and own roadmaps for client engagements.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into actionable features.
- Prioritize and manage product backlogs in agile delivery environment
- Work on AI & Data strategy engagements, helping clients design target operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (consultants, data scientists, ML engineers, UX/UI designers) to ensure successful delivery.
- Support business development through proposals, demos, and client presentations.
- Ensure solutions comply with ethical AI principles, data governance, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR).
- Contribute to the growth of our AI consulting practice by sharing insights, reusable assets, and accelerators.
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner/Manager or Consultant, ideally in consulting, technology, or AI-driven organizations.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their applications in business (hands-on coding not required but ability to “speak AI” is essential).
- Proven track record of delivering digital/AI products/strategies
- Stakeholder management and communication skills—comfortable engaging with both C-suite and technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple client-facing projects simultaneously.
- Relevant certifications (PSPO, SAFe, Scrum, or AI-related) are a plus.
EY offers an attractive remuneration package for rewarding both personal and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition, but not limited to, our benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements (work from anywhere when possible and flexible work schedule)
- Friday afternoon off
- EY Tech MBA and EY Master’s in Business Analytics
- EY Badges - digital credentials
- Mobility programs (if interested to work abroad)
- Private Medical and Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts
- Dress for the Occasion
- EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services)
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Technology Consulting
Your key responsibilities
Leads the design, build, and deployment of identity and access management controls and governance program that is compliant with enterprise security standards and integrated with enterprise access administration infrastructure. Works closely with senior leadership and other IT teams to align strategies and projects with business objectives.
Leads and oversees the implementation of changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing business needs and to achieve department objectives. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
Serves as a point of escalation for complex issues that may require management intervention. Analyzes the security impact of complex requests or incident tickets escalated by the team and either provides resolution or escalates to higher management depending on the criticality. Assesses and immediately notifies leadership of security issues or quality control events that may have an impact on business operations.
Works closely with external auditors to represent Vanguard and respond to audit findings. Ensures completeness and accuracy of responses and evidencing.
Maintains an active understanding of, and contributes to, the broader access management and information security discipline. Serves as thought leader across the enterprise and with external partners.
Participates on vendor software evaluation teams to analyze the security administration features and impacts of each package or release. May help define requirements, log issues and test upgrades and new releases.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, implement and maintain robust internal controls that address IT risks and safeguard organizational assets.
Support internal and external audits by assisting with risk mitigation based on audit findings, ensuring all control documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Proactively identify potential gaps in IT controls and work with relevant teams to address weaknesses, enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Assist with the development of risk management frameworks and contribute to the creation of policies aimed at strengthening the organization’s internal controls and mitigating IT-related risks.
Skills and attributes for success
A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders
To qualify for the role, you must have
Minimum 8 years of related work experience, including at least 5 years in risk management, controls assessment, or cybersecurity governance.
Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA) from a recognized institution.
Supervisory experience preferred, with the ability to mentor and guide junior staff.
Proficiency in assessing and testing IT and cybersecurity controls using frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
Hands-on experience with control gap analysis, risk assessment, and audit remediation processes.
Familiarity with IAM tools (SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk), governance platforms (Archer, ServiceNow), and privileged access management (PAM).
Strong understanding of international cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities, capable of identifying security risks and implementing improvements.
Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
Problem-solving, conceptual thinking, and process improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to security enhancements.
Relevant certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Ideally, you’ll also have
Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
What we look for
Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.
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, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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
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