Senior Consultant, Risk Management and Regulatory Remediation

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY

EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice is a consulting unit that provides risk management support to banks, insurers and asset managers. Our team includes individuals who have industry, client and product knowledge as well as quantitative, regulatory, project management and technology professionals. We are seeking a Senior Consultant with minimum 3-5 years experience in a mix of program management and/or risk management & regulatory experience acquired in the banking industry or in consulting services to join our team in our Toronto office.
The Senior Consultant, FSRM will be responsible for supporting Managers and Senior Managers in leading risk management programs on client engagements at Financial Institutions, supporting engagement execution, as well as developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients. You will work with a team whose focus is on solving complex problems for our clients and supporting them to achieve their program goals.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Consultant within FSRM, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the design and implementation of program governance and program management strategies on high visibility risk & regulatory engagements at financial institutions where successful outcomes are critical
• Support Managers and Senior Managers in establishing leading practice program management services on client engagements (e.g. program plan management, meeting facilitation, document management, etc.)
• Partner closely with key stakeholders and domain teams on a daily/weekly basis to understand program progress, risks, and issues affecting their workstreams; escalate and resolve as necessary
• Coordinate, collect, and validate, program and domain team weekly status reports
• Support the creation of various steering committee materials and weekly status reports

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, or Finance. Progression towards a Project Management certification is an asset.
• 3-5 years’ experience in program management and/or risk & regulatory initiatives acquired in the banking industry or in consulting services.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated knowledge in banking, risk management, and IT/Technology
• Self-motivated and willing to ask probing questions to solve client issues and identify opportunities
• Possess strong communication, presentation and writing skills to describe ideas, concepts and issues that involve interpretation, analysis and assessment of complex conceptual topics
• Possess a self-starting attitude, an ability to think outside the box and thrive on new challenges