EY Experienced Internal Audit Consultant - Financial Services 

Belgium, City of Brussels 

858376416

• What are the issues the organization is facing while having implemented the agile way of working?
• Are core business and supporting processes (finance, investments, IT, etc.) designed & operating effectively, in line with best practices and industry standards?
• Are the organizations’ payment (or other) systems secured and meeting the customer’s needs?
• Are new technologies (artificial intelligence, robotics, etc.) in place and appropriately implemented in order to support the client’s strategy ?
• Is the organization’s IT landscape and/or personal data protected from intrusions and external attacks?
• Is the organization operating effectively in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. market abuse, GDPR, AML, MiFID, ESG, etc.)?

Key Responsibilities

As an Internal Audit consultant, you will have the chance to work in a knowledgeable and experienced team on various interesting topics related to Risk Management & Internal Audit in the financial sector, focusing on Business, IT, Compliance and Risk domains. This will be a unique opportunity for you to further increase your understanding of how financial institutions are operating, covering various processes and domains across different organizations.
You will be involved in various activities, including – but not limited to:
• Understanding the client’s key business activities and using this information to determine the risks they are facing.

• Contributing to the preparation of multi-annual internal audit plans based on the identified risks.

• Establishing structured review methods for the key topics identified in scope of audit missions.

• Reviewing the suitability of the client’s processes (Business, Compliance and/or IT) and assessing their compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Drafting and presenting reports to the client’s C-suite and its stakeholders such as the Audit Committee / Board of Directors.

• Coaching and guiding the more junior team members.

• Contributing to the development of thought leadership material around various internal audit topics.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Master Degree in a relevant field (e.g. (Applied) Economics, Commercial Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Accountancy, Commercial Sciences) or equivalent through experience.

• Professional experience (between 2 – 7 years) in internal audit, either in consulting or in an internal function, in the financial sector or in the industry.
• Ability to perform effective research and convey complex topics in a clear, understandable manner.
• Native Dutch or French speaker, with an excellent knowledge of business English.
• Outstanding client stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships through solid communication and presentation skills.

• An analytical mind and an eye for detail, with accurate documentation capabilities.

• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy.

• Eager to learn more about the Financial Services market in Belgium and beyond.

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.