Consultant - Business Consulting - GRC Team

In a world that’s changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our ‘North Star’ guiding our more than 300,000 people – providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities. Thanks to our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting as well as transaction and management consulting, we proudly lead our clients into the future.

As the only one of the Big 4 with a specialist cross-border practice dedicated to the Financial Services sector, we offer our clients seamless, consistent and high-quality services around the globe.
Consulting business offers a broad range of functional and cross‑country services dedicated to providing high‑value and trusted advice to clients, with a specific focus on business transformation programmes in the financial services industry.

We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant to further strengthen our practice within the Financial Services Consulting – Risk & Actuarial team in Geneva.

Within Financial Services Consulting – Risk & Actuarial, the GRC (Governance, Risk, Controls & Internal Audit) Team is part of a global network of risk management specialists working together with most of the largest financial services companies. We support our clients with solutions to identify, assess, steer and monitor non‑financial and compliance risks.

• A unique opportunity to support our clients with audit projects such as regulatory audits related to market risk, capital planning, liquidity risk, market conduct, operational risk, etc., where you will be assessing clients’ compliance with FINMA regulation. This will enable you to quickly develop a wide breadth of skills and competencies, many of which are focused around internal control systems, internal audit, and non‑financial and compliance risk management.
• On top of the audit work you also have the possibility to apply your know‑how on consulting projects and support our clients with their issues and needs focusing on process and control design, optimisation and automation.
• Becoming a member of our team promises a kick‑start into a fast‑paced and engaging career. You will also have the opportunity to actively support innovation and shape EY solutions on current and upcoming market needs.
• Your skillset will grow rapidly through numerous training events and client‑facing engagements, including touchpoints with clients’ senior management.
• Engaging with our clients to participate in our practice growth through business development activities, point‑of‑views and thought leadership.
• Working on client assignments from day one with a supportive and highly competent team.

• A must
  • A degree in a business‑related field such as business administration, economics, finance or other related area
  • Interest in risk and compliance, as well as internal and external audit in the financial services industry
  • Ideally, at least 1 year of experience with internal audit and external audit projects, or within the audit team of a company
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and an innovative spirit
  • Motivated, ambitious and self‑driven personality, willing to go the extra mile
  • Goal‑oriented team player with analytical and organisational skills and a diligent working style
  • Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Within an international team, excellent written and oral communication in French and English is a prerequisite (German a plus)
• A plus
  • Understanding of the Swiss financial market regulatory environment
  • Academic background or strong interest in technology
  • Project management skills