Risk Analyst - Karachi (Rapid)

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand.

At Ernst & Young (EY), Risk Management professionals (RMs) promote and support risk management within the business. Their aim is to uphold our business standards, maintain and enhance the value of the firm, and ensure that EY MENA, its Partners and staff comply with regulations imposed either by external regulators or by Ernst & Young Global in relation to the conduct of our business.

The opportunity

The Central Risk Management team supports EY partners and staff in the execution of, and compliance with, Global, Regional, and local risk management policies and procedures, including financial crime, data protection and the development, maintenance, communication and training of key RM policies, providing advice on complex risk matters and monitoring the application of these policies.

There is an opening within the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) sub-team for a Senior Risk Analyst. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable internal and external policies/ legislation by performing review of Engagement Letters/SoW/MSA and providing confirmation to leadership that the agreements are matching with EY system recorded information.

Your key responsibilities

You will, as a Risk Analyst, be a key part of the bigger risk management team, performing review of documents in risk management tool (GEAR) with enhanced due diligence of potential deviation of EY policy and guidance.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform risk-based document review and compliance in accordance with EY policy and procedure.
• Work closely with risk management team and business to discuss in formal and informal environments to support 100% compliance of EY policy and procedure
• Encourage and educate client facing staff and the wider team to follow the policy and guidance issued by EY MENA / Global.
• Take a keen interest in the current documents review process, suggest improvements in the review and maintenance of Engagement Agreement/SOW/MSA or related document
• Assist other team members and fiancé/Local and Statutory compliance team in performing their roles.
• Other tasks, as directed by the Risk Management Team manager.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will have good communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of staff, including Partners
• Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels
• Strong team player and proven ability to work with others.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
• Maintains high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Curious mindset and ability to perform additional open-source research where required.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Previous experience working in similar field in in a sophisticated business environment particularly in relation to enhanced review and due diligence.
• A high degree of competency in verifying different client types using publicly available resources and subscription services
• Previous experience of working with wider teams.
• Education to degree/master’s degree is mandatory

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.