Consultant Financial Services Risk with focus on the EU AI Act, Operational

at  EY

Are you interested in working in an exciting, fast-paced environment? Do you want to boost your career by working on interesting projects while learning from industry leaders? At EY, you have the opportunity to build a career on a global scale that is as unique as you are! We offer you support, an inclusive culture and the technology to help you become the best version of yourself.
Our Financial Services organization is unique among the Big 4 firms in that it is integrated across countries throughout the EMEIA region. As a leader in risk in Switzerland and the EMEIA region, we are committed to helping companies navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. With increasing pressure for internationally aligned regulations for financial institutions, our team is uniquely positioned to drive the development of our business and talent.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our consulting business offers a wide range of functional and cross-country services designed to provide clients with high quality and trusted advice. We have a particular focus on business transformation programs in the financial services industry.
We are currently looking for a motivated consultant (100%) to further strengthen our Financial Services Consulting - Risk Consulting team in Zurich. In Financial Services Consulting – Risk Consulting, the GRC (Governance, Risk, Controls & Internal Audit) team is part of a global network of risk management specialists working with the world’s largest financial services organizations. We advise our clients with solutions for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring non-financial risks.
Specific topics include AI Governance and Regulatory Compliance (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR), FINMA (corporate governance, operational risk & resilience), AI risk, data privacy, business continuity management (BCM) and outsourcing / third party risk management (TPRM) with a focus on AI and GenAI. Your tasks will include the analysis and implementation of AI governance frameworks, conducting gap assessments, and ensuring that AI and GenAI practices are in full compliance with the EU AI Act and other related AI Regulatory requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset and the right attitude to succeed. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and determined. We are looking for people who see opportunities rather than challenges, who ask better questions to find better answers and create a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek and embrace different perspectives, value differences and join teams to build safety and trust.
• Qualifications:
• You have new ideas, an innovative spirit and a strong desire to solve problems in a structured way
• You are interested in specializing in financial services, specifically regarding AI risk management, operational resilience, TPRM and regulatory topics and ideally have already gained some experience in this area
• Completed studies (Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA) in finance, economics, accounting or another business field, AI related study is a plus
• You are fluent in German and English, French is an advantage
• You are a team player with a flexible working style and enjoy working with diverse team
• You are ready to challenge us, act on your own initiative and make an impact on our teams and clients from day one

Please refer the Job description for details