EY-FS Risk– Risk Consulting –Manager

As part of our Risk Consulting, you will be a key member of the FS Risk Team, leading client engagements in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) across various financial industries in the MENA region. This role involves working with diverse clients and collaborating with other consulting service teams.

The opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) to join our team. You'll play a critical role in advancing our service offerings while operating from our offices in Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Your key responsibilities

As part of the role, the candidate is expected to:

• Perform comprehensive GRC assessments and audits.
• Provide expert advice on corporate governance structures and practices.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Advise on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver engagements efficiently, ensuring high quality and adherence to timelines.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance governance and compliance.
• Lead business development initiatives, such as proposal writing and lead generation.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the various industry risks/ issues / trends and end-to-end business processes.
• Always comply with the firm’s quality and risk management policies
• Manage multiple assignments and related project teams.
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the client
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers
• Manage the engagement budgets and support superiors in developing marketing collaterals, business proposals and new solution / methodology development

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations at a short notice
• Highly analytical, organised and meticulous consulting skills
• Demonstrating and applying strong project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure with commitment to deliver under tight deadline
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CS).
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in GRC roles working across Financial Institutions ideally
• Should have worked on business development, managed engagements/projects, managed team of people and people management skills.
• A valid passport for travel.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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