EY SQM - Risk Assessment Monitoring Supervising Associate Permanent 

United Kingdom, England, London 

513144263

Your key responsibilities

We welcome applications from those who wish to consider a range of flexible working options.

EY has adopted hybrid working practices with staff working in the appropriate place for their day. Some travel to other EY offices may be required.

Skills and attributes for success
As a Senior Associate you will work across the entire firm interacting with stakeholders at all levels and be supported by leaders who have a strong belief in professional skills development. From day one, you will build broader experiences in a fast paced and dynamic organization.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A professional accounting, auditing, or similar qualification
• Successful Audit background
• We will expect that you will complete the required number of learning hours in order to maintain your membership of the professional body/institute. Day to day team project management skills including the ability to work independently, manage performance and keep team leaders updated on status.
• Experience undertaking similar risk assessments, documenting higher-risk areas, and delivering conclusions (examples being external audit, internal audit, ISQM, SoX, etc.)
• Ability to assess information provided from various sources to assess quality risk(s) and generate insights including assessment of impact to the system of quality management, including potential impact to ISQM controls testing.
• Ability to understand interrelationships between quality objectives, risks and controls across different components and articulate interdependencies and the impact of these
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to communicate observations both verbally and through interesting and insightful presentations.
• Be part of the team overseeing the firm’s ongoing monitoring of responses and, where required, supporting the designing and implementing of responses that are effective in addressing the quality risks identified.
• Excellent communication skills and strong ability to present results/output using core Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). A commitment to constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Some experience of controls testing with the ability to discuss identified gaps, improvements and conclude on a way forward is preferred but not essential (e.g., experience in external audit, internal audit or SOX testing).
• Experience in PowerBI or other visualisation tools
• Prior experience and understanding of ISQM1 requirements or working in an ISQM1 role is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders or clients, including the ability to understand those stakeholders/clients unique ambitions/needs.

What we look for

• A team player who actively owns their scope and proactively looks for opportunities to contribute and develop
• Committed to working in a fast-paced environment and delivering against deadlines
• Good organization, communication, and influencing skills to contribute to the delivery mindset of the team. Your ideas will be listened to and taken on board no matter what level you are.

What we offer

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:

• 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.