EY Personal Independence Compliance Assistant Director 

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 

976970477

We are operating in an increasingly connected world which is changing how to manage risk. With fast-paced technology advancements, new innovations within emerging technologies, and an ever-challenging regulatory environment, it is business critical for our organization to identify not only the risks but the opportunities these present to us. As a Personal Independence Compliance Assistant Director, you’ll make educated, thoughtful decisions on Risk Management. Our brand depends on it. It’s all part of our long-term commitment to building a better working world and in return, you can expect plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities and develop your career.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll contribute to one or more Q&RM process(es). To achieve this, you'll develop knowledge in this process and related areas. The process helps identify and mitigate risk in client and vendor relationships. You'll oversee or be involved in one or more Independence Process teams such as Business Relationships Evaluation and Tracking (BRET), Public Company Independence Procedures (PCIP), Independence Compliance Audit Group (ICAG), and liaise between the client teams and Q&RM. This will involve dealing with complex, non-standard issues within the process(es). You'll also recommend modifications and enhancements, help the process(es) continue to support firm priorities and needs. You'll work with executive-level personnel, train and mentor team members, and achieve effective day-to-day operation of the process team.

Skills and attributes for success

• Use your knowledge and experience and refer to the firm's Independence and related policies and regulations, to identify appropriate opportunities and solutions
• Work with Americas Independence executives and senior managers, to review submissions from client service and infrastructure teams. Confirm that these are complete and accurate, and that any proposed transaction, requests and responses are appropriate
• Recommend ways to improve process(es), and/or develop new approaches, calling on your Q&RM and business experience
• Resolve conflicts on complex or non - standard issues related to BRET, PCIP, personal independence or other Q&RM processes. This will involve utilizing technical, service line or core infrastructure knowledge

To qualify for the role you must have

• Familiarity with Q&RM initiatives outside of your specific area
• Project management skills to successfully handle multiple projects and initiatives concurrently
• Ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts with sound problem-solving ability
• A flexible approach
• Demonstrated record of taking the initiative
• Strong research and communications skills
• Good working knowledge of computers and common software packages
• 7-10 plus years related experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Ideally, you’ll have

• The ability to establish and implement project plans, including goals and measures. Follow up on all approved changes and enhancements to the process(es)
• The ability to exercise significant levels of independent judgment and discretion when analyzing complex issues and risk across industry and service lines
• The drive to keep abreast of emerging knowledge, trends and lessons learned. Create and deliver training presentations, to communicate new developments (and their impact) to clients and Q&RM team members

• 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.