דרושים Consultant Quantitative Model Developer - Financial Risk Team ב-Ey ב-Czechia, Prague

As market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a Finance Transformation Consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.

Skills and Attributes for success

You should have Consulting experience in Finance Transformation, within the Financial Services domain/industry:

• Passion in providing added value management consulting services for clients across various sectors in a high quality and realized value.
• Finance experience cross functionally as part of an extended ecosystem to enable new business models and value creation
• Knowledge in process optimization across Procure-To-Pay (PTP), Order-To-Cash (OTC), and Record-To-Report (RTR)
• Experience in business process reengineering and designing operating models for finance functions.
• Experience in Public Financial Management covering budget preparation and execution, revenue assurance and cost optimization areas.
• Proven experience in leading teams to deliver high quality deliverables for key engagements / clients within various sectors; Government /Energy / Utilities sectors.
• Good understanding of Digital Finance and ERP implementation methodologies through proven experience of SAP or Oracle implementation projects
• Ability to take develop / upskill team members to transform finance talent into a sustainable workforce.
• Reduce finance function costs through new technologies, disruptive technologies and automation
• Willingness to travel across MENA on regular basis for client services.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 6-8 years of relevant working experience in finance / consulting
• MENA based experience (preferred)
• Strong People Management and Leadership Skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals
• Develop and maintain relationship at C-suite level

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A Master’s Degree and/or CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA professional qualifications
• Willingness to travel extensively across the region

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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.

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

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.

EY-Parthenon – Strategy and Execution – Software Strategy Group – Experienced Associate

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

Your key responsibilities

As an Experienced Associate, with EY-Parthenon's Strategy and Execution Software Strategy Group, you will engage in conversations with private equity investors and tech leaders, conduct thorough market and competitive research using diverse sources, assess company strengths to advise on growth and technology strategies, and clearly present your conclusions to both the team and clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Building Trusted Relationships - cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support to key decision makers
• Strong Problem Solving and Storytelling - be proactive about solving problems from beginning to end (problem identification, hypothesis development, synthesis, and recommendation with a compelling narrative)
• Outcomes-driven - develop an initial perspective that translates client needs into approach for project delivery
• Project Management - transform strategy into a detailed workplan, manage timeline, and escalate risks to manager and stakeholders as needed
• Effective through Collaboration - be part of project teams comprising colleagues from across the EY-Parthenon sub-service lines
• Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.
• Business Development - contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work
• Learning - learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences

To qualify for the role, you must have

• , Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or Analyticsand at least 1 year of related work experience; or a graduate degree and some related work experience.
• Experience in client-facing environments or technical roles in similar industries (e.g., consulting, banking, tech)
• Demonstrated interest in the tech industry through startup experience, internships, course work, extracurricular activities or research and writing on the subject
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Ideally, you will have

• The ability to assess complex situations and business problems to formulate potential solutions for our clients
• The ability and the confidence to establish meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues

• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot

Requisition Id : 1650343

Your key responsibilities

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Skills and attributes

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What we look for

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 postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

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

You'll collaborate within a high-performing, cohesive team that caters to a diverse array of global and local corporate clients, as well as private equity clients. This dynamic environment promises a wide range of challenging experiences, providing continuous learning, development opportunities, and a profound sense of accomplishment.“

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to Strategic Projects: Actively participate in strategic initiatives aimed at market entry, growth, and expansion plans. Develop and present client-focused solutions for both projects and business development.
• Executing Detailed Analyses : Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative analyses, feasibility studies, and strategic recommendations.
• Display Problem-Solving Thinking: Apply a problem-solving mindset to dissect complex challenges encountered during market entry evaluations or strategic projects.
• Strategic Input and Execution: Offer strategic input and assist in the execution of growth plans, mergers, or acquisitions.
• Continuous Learning and Team Collaboration : Embrace a proactive approach to learning, keeping abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Project Leadership: Lead small teams to deliver project milestones.
• Client Relationship Skills: A demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships, fostering trust and credibility through effective communication, understanding client needs, and delivering a high-quality service.
• Team Development : Cultivate an inclusive team culture and contribute towards internal firm initiatives.

Qualifications:

• You have completed a university degree.
• You possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in strategy consulting , transaction advisory, or corporate finance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative analysis .
• You speak and write English well, as we are a regional team and all communication is in English.
• You exhibit common sense and can stay level-headed during periods of complex and intense work. Often, you will need to rapidly familiarize yourself with unfamiliar topics.
• You communicate effectively and can build strong relationships with clients and team members.
• And most importantly, it must be a good match . You will spend a lot of time with us, so you must get along with the team personally

Preferred Qualities:

• Global Perspective : An appreciation for diverse cultures and a global mindset that enables understanding and navigating international markets effectively. This includes sensitivity to cultural nuances and an openness to exploring opportunities beyond regional boundaries.
• Adaptability to Ambiguity : Proven capacity to thrive in ambiguous situations or uncertain environments, showcasing resilience and adaptability while maintaining focus and clarity in complex and ever-evolving scenarios.
• Leadership Potential : Display signs of leadership potential, whether through prior leadership experiences, initiative-taking, or the ability to influence peers positively, indicating the potential to grow into leadership roles within the team.
• Business Understanding : Display a solid understanding of business across multiple sectors.

We offer an attractive starting salary with an annual bonus if your work goes well. Additionally, we provide benefits that will surely please you:

• Time off: 6 weeks of leave to recharge.
• Referral reward: Earn from 10,000 to 70,000 CZK for referring a new colleague.
• Benefit points: 27,000 CZK on Benefity.cz to spend as you wish. For example, you can purchase a Multisport card, shop for gifts, or book a trip on Slevomat.
• Professional development: You will continuously learn and develop your skills with us. We offer a unique professional development program and a wide range of courses in our learning map. You can access the educational portal Udemy.com, and we offer language courses. Our colleagues will provide support in the form of counseling and internal coaching.
• Employee discounts: Enjoy discounted offers on a wide range of services. Discounts are available at Fruitisimo, Sushi Time, and the BodyBody fitness center, amongst others.
• Health and care: Gain access to fast and convenient online consulting at uLékaře.cz from qualified doctors.
• Teamwork and fun: With us, it's not just about work, but also about fun and team cooperation. We frequently organize team events such as dinner or bowling, alongside company parties and other great events that strengthen our team atmosphere. You can also participate in CSR activities.

• The first step is the entrance tests , which you will complete online. There will be three in total: English, numeracy and logical thinking, and cognitive thinking. You will have a week to complete these tests, and we appreciate timely submissions.
• The second round is an online meeting with our recruiter Karolina, where you will discuss all the necessary details of the position.
• Subsequent rounds are online interviews with Strategy & Execution team members where you will receive a brief introduction from one of our colleagues, followed by a case study. These rounds will also include questions relating to personal fit. They are a great opportunity to meet and interact with your potential future team members.
• The final part of the selection process is a short online call with the team partner .

We keep up with the latest technologies, approaches and hot topics. Our clients are mainly banks, insurance companies and funds, both in the Czech Republic and abroad. As our new colleague, you will support us in quantitative projects (typically model development or validation) in the areas of either Credit or Market Risk. We also support our clients with the implementation of the latest approaches (FRTB, SA-CCR, IRB), methodologies and regulations.

Your role would be to participate in our projects related to quantitative risk management for top tier-I global clients and local regional clients. The specific project role would be agreed based on your experience and your skill sets.

On theCredit Riskside, we are involved for example in IRB modelling, implementation of new regulatory aspects, IFRS 9 models. We also extend models and processes to capture new types of risk like the Environmental, Social and Governance Risk or industry-specific ones.

On theside, the projects involve the fundamental review of the trading book (FRTB) initiatives, counterparty credit risk projects, validation initiatives of front-office pricing models and other related topics.

• Experience in the area of quantitative financial risk management – either from your studies or practical work experience
• Knowledge or interest in at least one of the topics relevant for our current projects. Moreover, we seek the willingness to better understand / master the topics
• A university degree focused on mathematics (ideally in the realm of Quantitative Finance, Statistics or Applied Stochastic Analysis), data analytics or econometrics
• Perfect knowledge of English , Czech/Slovak might be useful, but not necessary
• Practical experience with at least one of the following (experience from school projects is enough): R (e.g., Shiny),Python (e.g., Pandas / NumPy / Scikit learn), exposure to Jupyter notebooks, Object oriented programming or SQL

We offer starting salary based on your level of experience, plus three times per year there is a bonus, if everything goes well. Additionally, we provide quite a range of benefits:

• Time off: 6 weeks of paid leave
• Refer a friend program: Earn up to 70,000 CZK for referring a new colleague.
• Benefit points: 30 000 CZK per year in Cafeteria that you can spend as you wish (Multisport card, relaxation, travelling, education, etc.).
• Professional development: You will continuously learn and develop your skills with us. We offer a unique professional development program and a wide range of courses through our learning map. You will have unlimited access to platforms such as Udemy.com, or you can use our language courses. Our colleagues will provide support in the form of counseling and internal coaching. And you can also go through various external trainings and certifications.
• Employee discounts: Enjoy discounted offers on a wide range of services. Discounts are available at Fruitisimo, Sushi Time, and the BodyBody fitness center, amongst others.
• Healthcare: Gain access to fast and convenient online consulting at uLékaře.cz from qualified doctors.
• Teamwork and fun: With us, it's not just about work, but also about fun and team cooperation. We frequently organize team events such as dinner or bowling, alongside company parties and other great events that strengthen our team atmosphere. You can also participate in various CSR activities.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Working with the CESA Regional Risk Leader, Country Managing Partners, and Security Risk Management for Europe West, CESA & Nordics, the role will entail involvement with, but not limited to, the following activities:

Leadership

• Leading security management with focus on the CESA region, ensuring the efficient and effective fulfilment of security tasks.
• Establishing an open and engaging working atmosphere, conductive to the fulfilment of tasks,
• Implementation of the EY Global Security Policy and the Security Risk Management directives of Europe West, CESA & Nordics.
• Drafting and reviewing plans, procedures, security reports and papers destined for a wide range of audiences.
• Provide sound security guidance and advice to countries’ leadership.
• Influencing country security resources to ensure the efficient and effective fulfilment of tasks.

Planning and Policy

• Assist in the implementation of EY’s Global Security Policy and the Security Risk Management directives of Europe West, CESA & Nordics. This will include security operations, threat and risk monitoring, crisis management and business continuity, physical security, insider threat, travel security, and executive, meeting and event protection.

Crisis Management and Business Continuity Management (Business Resilience)

• Crisis Management and Business Continuity planning and procedures must be maintained and trained at country and where applicable office location level.
• Influence regional/country risk leaders and country senior leadership to actively approach and implement crisis management and business continuity training.
• Drive continuous maintenance of local crisis management and business continuity plans.
• Plan crisis management and business continuity training/exercises.
• Act and respond to emergency and crisis situations based on the respective frameworks and plans.

Physical Security

• To safeguard people, EY operations and physical assets at EY offices or on remote locations, guide and develop existing security projects and continuously improve the state of security in close collaboration with Security risk management of Europe West, CESA & Nordics, Country Security point of contacts and country managing partners.
• Conduct on-site Security Risk Assessments with a focus on CESA countries.
• Provide support and expertise to CESA countries and local security point of contacts on physical security matters.
• Reporting on completion status of the implementations referred to in any of the security disciplines.
• Support and participation in any cross-functional security initiatives, as applicable to the Region.

Travel Security

• Support the Travel Security Lead for Europe West, CESA & Nordics to secure safe and secure travel for all Europe West, CESA & Nordics travelers.
• Support the Travel Approval process for High and Extreme risk countries.
• Provide appropriate security briefings and oversee security measures for High to Extreme risk travels in the Region.

Executive, Meeting and Event Protection

• Ensure and oversee the Meeting and Event Security program and assist with the protection of EY’s executives when needed.
• Initiate, assess and oversee threat and risk assessment for meetings and events.
• Occasional on-site security support at high-risk events in CESA region.

Insider Threat

• Oversee and support the implementation of the Insider Threat program.

General tasks:

• Representing EY security at meetings, and at internal and external forums as a brand ambassador.
• Constantly keep updated on country threat and security developments or developments that could have an impact on country security.
• Expand network of police and intelligence contacts, security professionals and none-security stakeholders.
• Improve the knowledge about EY security.

Supervision Responsibilities:

Individual must be a self-starter, capable of readily managing and switching between multiple tasks and working both closely with the Europe West, CESA & Nordics Security Risk Management leader under minimal supervision.

Given the nature of the role, flexibility in schedule is required. The role currently does not contemplate any significant direct supervision of others, however, may play a supervisory role over some internal/external Security activities.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills capable of building and sustaining effective working relationships internally and externally largely by use of Teams and email.
• Desire to understand EY’s culture and to deliver a service which is both appropriate and of the highest quality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with the flexibility to change priorities and respond quickly according to circumstances.
• At ease in a dynamic environment. Remains unruffled under substantial and sustained pressure.
• The tact and awareness to be able to communicate effectively at every level of the organisation.
• Innovative, highly motivated, very positive and with both the ambition and drive to succeed, and the pragmatism to develop workable solutions where EY’s unique structure requires.
• An exceptional team player.
• Willing to take ownership of any issue big or small.
• Fluent communicator (both orally and in writing).

Other Requirements:

• This position will be located in the CESA region {EU countries due to mobility & accessibility reasons}. Some travel will be required. Remote video and communication tools will be leveraged to the extent possible/reasonable to balance travel requirements. Strong skills in written and spoken English are required. Any other language is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in security risk management, or a minimum of 5 years of a relevant combination of practical experience and recognized security courses.

At least 5 years’ experience in a dynamic security environment. Preferred if this has been within a large national, international, or multi-national organisation.

Certification Requirements:

Note: This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal purpose of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job responsibilities, and these may vary depending on the particular geographic location of the job and/or the manager. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

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FSO Assurance

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

Assurance is our largest service line, where you will work with the highest performing teams serving industry leading asset management clients, both locally and globally.

As the only major professional services firm with an integrated financial services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, we’re looking for talented assurance professionals. We offer outstanding careers in financial and professional services, working with the best people on the most complex financial service issues, helping to shape the future of financial services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Lead out on client relationships and stakeholder management through ongoing communication and resolution of key audit issues.
• Active involvement in financial services business development activities to identify new business opportunities. Understand our service lines and actively assess ways to apply knowledge and services and grow our business.
• Understand the client’s industry, key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Provide guidance and expertise to professional staff and participate in the conduct of a wide range of assurance services, with a particular focus on complex and specialised issues, including audits, controls reviews, remediation projects, and assistance with regulatory compliance
• Develop team members by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Plan engagement objectives to ensure compliance with professional standards and appropriately address risk. Prepare and review management communications, proposal budgets, and negotiate fees and overruns.
• Review and approve, for signing, all financial statements, opinions and reports and other deliverable documents for clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Qualified Accountant -e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA qualified
• Track record in maintaining strong client relationships.
• Minimum 5 years assurance experience gained in Big 4 practice [ or: experience of working at a Manager level within a financial services department in a professional services firm, or have an appropriate technical background working at a senior level within the Wealth and Asset Management industry.]
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant accounting standards impacting the sector.
• Track record of establishing and developing client relationships.
• Track record of managing and delivering client projects.
• The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially report writing skills.
• Professional and proactive approach to work.
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or US GAAP.
• Dedicated to teamwork and leadership.

Ideally, you will also have

• Strong communication skills
• Team working skills
• Minimum of 18 months' left on your valid Passport to facilitate Work Permit & Visa applications (where applicable)

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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 and coaching 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.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.