Senior Consultant, Process and Controls - Data Analytics in London

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Our Internal Audit & Controls team aims to provide confidence to our clients and their stakeholders through the rigorous independent assessment of process and controls. This is done through the appropriate use of internal audit skills, building strong relationships, coupled with industry insight in the Financial Services market. We have an unparalleled understanding of the evolving requirements and expectations of Internal Audit.

The opportunity: We are in the process of building our ever-growing Internal Audit practice and are looking for professionals with a strong background in Data Analytics within Financial Services Internal Audit. This role offers exceptional opportunities for personal growth and advancement, to enhance your wider business knowledge, and to build internal and external relationships across disciplines and across borders.

Your key responsibilities: If successful, you will be expected to lead the strategic implementation of data analytics initiatives to support process and control engagements. You will proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders whilst delivering value to the client by providing insightful knowledge into business and technology improvement. You will innovatively use and champion tools such as SQL, Python, PowerBI to add value to all three lines of defence through control technology development, data testing and analytics. You will be seen as a supervisor and help mentor and develop junior team members and foster an inclusive and innovative team environment.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Desire to build / develop a career in assisting financial services clients with controls assessments / improvements, including the provision of either a formal (assurance) or informal findings and recommendations.
• Proven technical experience in executing complex data analytics projects, preferably demonstrated in a professional services environment.
• Flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into a workable solution which can then be delivered.
• Ability to operate with stakeholders / manage projects which potentially span all functions within client organisations.
• High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions and ability to work and lead under pressure.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A university degree with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent).
• Relevant technical and delivery experience within, or working as a consultant/advisor to a financial services organisation.
• Experience in data analytics tools such as Python, SQL and visualisation tooling.
• Experience working within Financial Services.
• Knowledge of business process, operational process and process analysis.
• Experience of presenting to both internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrable track record of originating and executing relevant internal audit/control testing work, including experience of managing both core business and IT internal audit and internal controls.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Ideally you’ll also have:

• A track record with a blue chip company in the Financial Services industry or professional services firm would be preferable.
• Experience in low code analytical tools such as Alteryx or Knime.
• Experience in building and analysing models in R, C++, Java, or Python programming languages and libraries.
• Experience in developing generative AI solutions.

What we look for: We are looking for highly motivated and professional candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help us develop and grow a team of high performing consultants, who will further add to the continued success of our Process & Controls practice and are excited about helping our clients improve the way they operate. Being a strong team player is important as well as someone who is happy to work flexibly on different clients and different engagements. We are a diverse and inclusive team; our working styles are flexible and are supportive in allowing for everyone to work in a way that meets their needs.

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:

• 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. Apply now.