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Financial Services Risk Management, Non-Financial Risk (Insurance or Wealth and Asset Management) – Senior: This position could be located in NY, IL.

EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (“FSO”) that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team!

The opportunity:

You’ll support domestic and global institutions with issues of risk governance and management (e.g., Board and management oversight, risk appetite, risk assessment, testing, monitoring, reporting and issues management). You’ll contribute to the generation of new business opportunities for non-financial risk management including developing long-term client relationships, understanding the changing business and regulatory environment, and actively assessing/presenting new ways to serve clients. You’ll execute activities such as documenting and communication of key risks to leadership and designing controls and control frameworks to mitigate risks.

You’ll collaborate with teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. You will consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. You’ll demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge, maintain long-term client relationships and networks.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field and 2 years of progressive, post-bachelors work experience in financial risk management. Alternatively, must have a master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field and 1 year of work experience in financial risk management.

• 2 years of experience in risk management within the banking and capital markets, wealth and asset management or insurance industries. This experience must include a specific focus on enterprise risk management or broader non-financial risk management.

• 2 years of experience in risk governance (including risk operating model, risk policy, appetite, or culture)

• 2 years of experience with projects involving the design or operation of elements of the risk management life cycle (including risk identification and profiling, risk assessment and measurement, risk metrics and monitoring or control testing) in the banking and capital markets, wealth and asset management or insurance industries.

• 2 years of risk management consulting experience (including current state/future-state assessments, business process redesign, and target operating models), primarily focused on servicing wealth and asset management or insurance clients, OR in a second line of defense risk management or risk management project role within the financial services industry.

• Experience working with or familiarity with key regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, FINRA, NAIC, NY DFS) and recent topics of focus (e.g., Resiliency, AI, conduct)

• Experience working with or familiarity with data, analytics and risk technology solutions (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer)

• A willingness and ability to travel both nationally and internationally to meet client needs. A passport and valid drivers’ license are required.

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal 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.

• 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $76,600 to $140,500. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $91,900 to $159,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal 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.

• 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 accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 

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