EY Manager FAAS Regulatory 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

165605804

The Financial Services industry is experiencing significant change, in terms of the risk environment, regulatory developments and an increased regulatory scrutiny.

You’ll work as part of high-performing team on a broad range of financial services clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

Your key responsibilities

The scope of the work that you can expect to be involved in will include supporting our clients across a range of risk and prudential-related topics.Oversee and be part of other projects, mainly non-audit services, focusing on various prudential and risk management aspects, such as ICAAP reviews, Pillar 3 disclosure reviews, Governance and reviews of the Basel regulatory reforms.

You'll actively establish internal and external relationships and identify and escalate potential business opportunities for Ernst & Young within existing engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of banking and the prudential regulatory environment.

• Knowledge of, and experience in, the banking system, financial and banking products, regulations, and risk management.

• Familiar with the Basel III framework at both a theoretical and practical level; and abreast of best practice in regulatory reporting

• An understanding of developments regarding the Basel framework reforms would also be beneficial

• Knowledge of current auditing techniques, specifically in respect of auditing regulatory returns will also be beneficial

• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Minimum CA(SA), or other Risk related qualification

• Familiarity with SARB prudential requirements, such as Banks Act and Regulations (Basel framework)

• Experience in the Financial Services sector from either an auditing, consulting perspective or within a commercial bank

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the Banking sector environment of which at least 2 years’ experience of Prudential regulatory environment within Financial Services.

• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures within an audit firm

• Proficiency with MS Office

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing regulatory and legislative requirements

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, career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits, which suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurances, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• A position in a business that truly recognizes the importance of strong risk capabilities

• Opportunities to develop your skills in a wide range of areas, supported by regular feedback from seniorlevel colleagues

• Plenty of chances to build lasting professional relationships both internally and externally

• A culture that recognizes success and rewards excellence