Senior Associate, Personal Independence, Risk Management, CBS, Belfast

UK Independence Team – Risk Management – Independence Senior Associate (Personal Independence)

Within the professional services environment, appropriate risk management is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion and protection of our brand. Within EY, the Risk Management (RM) group (which covers audit Independence, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, data protection, enterprise and business risk, and other risk and regulatory areas) is responsible for the promotion, protection and support of risk management within the business. The group aims to uphold our business standards, maintain and enhance the value of the brand, and ensure that the firm complies with the rules and regulations imposed on it in relation to the conduct of its business.

The UK Independence Team forms part of the UK Risk Management Group (“RM”) which reports directly to senior management.

Job Summary:

The Personal Independence Team is responsible for supporting EY Partners and client facing professionals to ensure that their personal investments and relationships comply with EY’s Independence policies, and the rules and regulations imposed by external regulatory bodies such as the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC), US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA).

The Personal Independence Team is an experienced and well-established function, currently based in London. However, due to the continued growth of the firm, the team is significantly expanding. This provides a very exciting opportunity to be part of a new function based in Belfast, that will enhance the overall UK Independence support provided to the business.

Due to the expansion of the UK Independence team, we are recruiting for several Senior Associate roles within the Personal Independence area of the team.

The roles are permanent, full-time positions, based in Belfast, and some travel to London may be required. Prior Independence experience is desirable but not essential.

The Senior Associates will report into the Personal Independence Manager in Belfast and the Senior Management in the existing team based in the London office.

Your key responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance to EY’s internal Partners and employees in respect of the Independence aspects related to their personal financial investments and financial relationships.
• Analysing individuals’ financial holdings and relationships to determine if they and EY are independent under the relevant EY internal policy and external regulations.
• Assisting Managers and Senior Managers in operating key processes and assessing the Independence impact of certain financial and other relationships with EY audit clients.
• Assisting with the firm’s Annual and Quarterly Independence Confirmation process.
• Providing support to the senior members of the team in respect of internal and external regulatory reviews and inspections.
• Collaborate with the existing London-based Personal Independence team and be focused on great teaming.
• Assist with the training of new joiners to the team on the Personal Independence systems and processes.
• Act as a role-model for Associates in the team.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Experience of working in a Risk Management environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deliver messages to EY employees and Partners at all levels.
• Capability to work using own initiative, with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptability & flexibility, with good team working skills.
• Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure.
• Ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts.
• Desire to provide exceptional support to our Partners and Staff using empathy where required.

The following would be an advantage:

• An understanding of investment products (including ISAs, Pensions and Investment accounts). This is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer

• 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 as soon as possible.

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

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