Consulting Enterprise Risk Staff

About Ernst & Young

EY (Ernst & Young) is a prominent professional services firm providing assurance, advisory, tax, and consulting services to a diverse range of clients, aiding in their business growth.

Your role

Key responsibilities:

• Understanding and documenting clients’ business and IT strategies as well as processes, to identify gaps or issues with risk management and control design elements  
• Helping our clients design and implement risk management and internal control strategies to mitigate strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks  
• Designing and executing tests of controls to support client management’s assessment of their internal controls  
• Performing internal audits over specified areas (e.g., strategy, operations, finance, IT) of client businesses and drafting observations for inclusion in reports of findings and recommendations on how to improve processes and better mitigate risk  
• Evaluating and assessing client operations to identify potential issues, performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations for remediation  
• Monitoring and managing project and task status, ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes   
• Building lasting relationships with our clients and understanding their unique business models, ambitions and problems allow EY to deliver reliable, tailored support as a trusted business advisor  
• Having a strong focus on developing a reputation as a trusted resource in your area by continuously updating your understanding of current business and industry trends through learning and development opportunities  
• Communicating professionally and effectively, both verbally and written, with supervisors, team members, and client contacts   
• Being accountable for assigned tasks including conducting consistent self-review of work to identify and improve an approach for producing high-quality deliverables  
• Engaging with your supervisor to understand and address feedback on work products and incorporating guidance into future performance  
• Self-managing and reporting time and expenses related to project activities and tasks on a daily and weekly basis  
• Participate in meetings with key client contacts and stakeholders to discuss consulting project  
• Drafting illustrations of business and IT processes using flow charts, narratives or other technologies  
• Developing controls testing strategy and approach   
• Testing internal controls by reviewing and documenting relevant evidence to conclude on the design and operational effectiveness of controls and the overall control environment  
• Assisting with the following activities in support of internal audit projects: risk assessment(s), audit planning and scoping, execution and documentation of business processes and/or IT systems, and audit reporting  
• Corresponding with client contacts and supervisors to understand key concepts, support and conclusions   
• Drafting components of client deliverables such as audit reports, risks assessments, and quality assessments  

Training & development

Empowering Growth through Training and Development Pillars:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: They’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: They’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.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for this role can range from $78,000 - $88,000 per year.

Benefits offered may include:

• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• In the Flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Career progression

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.  
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally.  
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.  
• Develop your purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.  

Work-life balance

EY emphasizes employee well-being with a focus on work-life balance. Through flexible arrangements and supportive policies, EY aims to ensure its employees can manage their professional responsibilities while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.

Culture & vibe

EY USA nurtures an inclusive, innovative employee culture, promoting teamwork and growth. Through diverse teams, professional development, and support, EY fosters creativity and a strong sense of belonging.

About you

What they look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. They’re looking for innovative people, who can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose-driven. They’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, and who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world. 
• You are inclusive. They’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Accounting with an emphasis in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• Desire to work in the areas of risk management, internal controls and/or internal audit as demonstrated by relevant course work, interest or internship experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook and MS Power Bi.
• Willingness and ability to learn and work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated project management, teaming, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills  
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, both internally and with client stakeholders  
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines  
• Integrity within a professional environment  
• The ability and willingness to travel and work more than standard hours when necessary 
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride-share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. 
• Candidates interested in the Government & Public Sector focus must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance.  

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Sources

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• studentjobs.ey.com/EY
• Ey.com/EY
• eyglobal.yello.co