EY Risk Management Senior Associate 

United States, Florida, Boca Raton 

872110503

The Risk Management (RM) Senior Associate serves as the initial or secondary point of contact for client engagement teams. This role involves conducting research and analysis across one or more RM functions or processes, including interpreting policies and procedures, determining necessary actions, and making recommendations based on firm guidelines and accumulated experience. Responsibilities may also include analyzing issues and producing deliverables that document the diligence with which tasks were performed, as the work product is subject to review and scrutiny by external regulators.

Your key responsibilities

As a Risk Management (RM) Senior Associate, you’ll make educated, thoughtful decisions on Risk Management. The RM Senior Associate will help our teams comply with the firm's RM policies and procedures, including consultations on guidance related to meeting recordings and the Process for Acceptance of Clients and Engagements (PACE).

The RM Senior Associate will analyze trends to identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. As part of that process, the RM Senior Associate could be responsible for drafting policies / guidance / communications as needed to address risks that are identified. Other responsibilities could include developing risk mitigation plans, monitoring processes, and tracking mechanisms to facilitate compliance with the firm’s RM policies and procedures.

Other responsibilities may include the following:

• Identify and extract key issues and risks related to the RM function or process by comparing facts and circumstances to current firm policies and guidance.
• Facilitate and drive to completion information and analysis requests from client teams, service line quality teams, other members of the RM team, and various functional areas within the firm (i.e. Independence, GCO, Talent).
• Propose suggestions and solutions for improvement and/or develop new approaches or deliverables by leveraging their knowledge of existing RM processes and business experience.
• Maintain and expand current knowledge of field of expertise and communicate new developments and resulting impact to clients and team members.
• Other ad hoc related projects, as assigned

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to apply sound judgment to both initial and escalated consultations, with an in-depth understanding of key requirements outlined in firm RM policies and guidance.
• Ability to exercise independent decision-making skills within the framework of RM policies and processes, leveraging your knowledge and experience to guide client teams through moderately complex issues, as well as unique and intricate situations. Propose effective solutions through targeted consultations and inquiries with the client team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal feedback to conduct necessary research or client outreach.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, the ability to communicate risk concepts to stakeholders at all levels and keep sensitive information confidential.
• A solid understanding of RM principles and relevant firm business.
• A basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities, flexibility, initiative, and excellent research and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers and common software packages including analytical tools.
• 3-5 plus years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Ideally, you’ll have

• Existing knowledge of the firm and regulators’ independence rules and policies as well as familiarity with other quality & risk management initiatives outside your area of expertise.
• Experience interfacing with executive leaders and demonstrated knowledge in one or more RM functional areas, including proficiency in communicating processes, identifying risks, and providing solutions to mitigate risk factors associated with RM processes.
• Experience training Associates and/or Interns to familiarize these individuals with firm processes and policies and enable these members to handle more complex issues.

• 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.