At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Career Family GDS Risk Management Services Role Type Associate Analyst/Analyst Competency Alliance Ecosystem_ BRIDGE Support Associate Analyst / Analyst
- Independence
- Risk Management Services This role requires the candidate to conduct research and execute global Independence processes aligned with EY Global (EYG) policies. These processes aim to safeguard EY's independence by assisting professionals in complying with the firm's personal Independence policies. The candidate will monitor business relationship to identify and report potential conflicts of interest with business teams. Additionally, this role involves providing coordinated support to EY professionals by answering their inquiries and questions on various country and personal Independence-related topics The opportunity Risk Management Services (RMS) is an internal function within EY GDS (Global Delivery services), responsible for protecting the organization from the risks that may arise from its professional practice. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify and manage risks, providing coordinated advice and assistance on suite of services like Independence, Conflicts, Compliance, regulatory, policy and security issues as well as dealing with claims and queries regarding ethics. Formed in 2007, the RMS team is growing rapidly as a Center of Excellence for all standardized quality/compliance related activities. This role will be part of the largest sub-service function, i.e., Independence within Risk Management Services (RMS) responsible for assisting EY professionals to maintain auditor objectivity by identifying and mitigating any potential conflicts of interest that could compromise an auditor's independence. This includes assessing employee financial and personal relationships, conducting investigations, providing guidance on resolving personal independence and monitoring for new independence threats. RMS Independence team is currently 950+ people strong, operating from 3 countries and 5 centers’: India (Gurugram, Kochi, Bengaluru), Poland (Wroclaw), Philippines (Manila). The team is closely integrated with Global Independence and has been involved in the development of key Independence processes.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to EY's reputation as an independent auditor by supporting niche Independence profiles within a dynamic and growing environment. You'll work closely with EY professionals to mitigate their personal independence-related risks. This will involve collaborating with senior team members and stakeholders to resolve queries and gather information, ultimately positioning you as a subject matter expert in Independence processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct In-depth Secondary Research: Utilize internal and external sources to gather critical information that is required for different compliance requirement review and approvals.
• Service Delivery: Process daily inflow of requests, manage administrative activities and communicating process related nuances appropriately to the Business team/audit teams/ Alliance formation & team managers at GDS.
• Document Acquisition: Gather and manage essential documents from EY business, Alliance formation and Regional Independence team professionals ensuring all details are accurate and up to date in EY internal systems
• Approval Process Management: Oversee the Business relationship Independence approval submission process for various internal approvals, meticulously tracking progress and addressing any issues that arise.
• Diligent Follow-ups: Maintain a proactive approach to follow-ups, guaranteeing all approvals are obtained and projects reach successful closure.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Seamlessly coordinate with business, regional Independence and Alliance formation teams to ensure that all necessary information and documents are received Knowledge and Skill requirement
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficient in using corporate internal tools and software.
• Basic understanding of Independence concepts and business relationships from accounting firms’ perspective
• Proactive mindset, adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Consultation and reporting skills. To qualify for the role, you must have
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Education:
Graduate/post-graduate
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Experience:
0 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Basic understanding of type of company structures,
Ownership structures, and basic risk management concepts.
• Business relationships & BRIDGE tool knowledge would be added advantage Ideally, you’ll also have
• Flexibility to work in rotational shifts Technologies and Tools
• Experience in MS office suites like Microsoft 365, MS excel, PowerPoint What you can look for
• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving setting
• A team which has its foundation in the core values of trust, respect and teaming. The team which focuses on supporting its colleagues to excel in their respective domains and provides avenues to help acquire and demonstrate new skills.
• Opportunities to work with Global Executive risk management teams on strengthening and monitoring compliance framework
What we offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants,
we offer
a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.
• 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. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
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