Consulting Technology Risk Staff

About Ernst & Young

EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. It is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms. It primarily provides assurance (which includes financial audit), tax, consulting, and advisory services to its clients. Like many of the larger accounting firms in recent years, EY has expanded into markets adjacent to accounting, including strategy, operations, HR, technology, and financial services consulting.

Your Role

• Growing lasting relationships with the clients and understanding their unique ambitions and needs to deliver reliable, tailored advice.
• Understanding and documenting clients’ business and IT processes, risks, and controls.
• Performing control documentation and testing through review of client evidence and interviews.
• Using knowledge of the current IT environment to identify the engagement and client service issues, perform root cause analysis, and communicate this information to the engagement team through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Taking full responsibility for tasks including consistent self-review of work to identify and improve an approach for producing high-quality deliverables, while working under supervision.
• Assisting team management with project planning, documenting audit walkthrough and testing results, as well as finalizing client deliverables.
• Monitoring and managing project progress and risks, and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes   
• Coordinating with clients to obtain and review necessary engagement artifacts   
• Creating flowcharts and process documentation for financially relevant processes   
• Documenting and testing controls, as well as reviewing evidence provided by the client   
• Performing common work assignments and projects including, but not limited to: System and Organization Controls (“SOC”) reports, third-party risk assessments, IT risk and control framework design and assessments of automated and IT General Controls (ITGCs) as part of SOX and Financial Statement audits   
• Developing executive presentations to update key stakeholders on project status   

Training & Development

Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs. Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally. Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.

Salary & Benefits

This role's estimated pay ranges from $78,000 to $88,000 per year. EY offers a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to its business.

• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• In the Flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Career Progression

 Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. They’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through the coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Work-Life Balance

EY understands life’s challenges and complexities. They know everyone juggles a career with priorities outside of work, and COVID-19 has made this even more of a challenge for many. That’s why EY supports its people to work, connect and collaborate more efficiently and flexibly. Whether your colleagues are on a different floor, on a different continent, or completely virtual, EY helps you get your work done responsibly and flexibly while managing your busy life.

Culture & Vibe

EY is committed to providing employees with exceptional work experience where they are able to make an impact on their careers. They pride themselves in providing diversity and inclusiveness wherein your point of view matters and you are empowered to use your thoughts and ideas to help others achieve success. Moreover, working at EY gives you the chance to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to address some of the biggest social challenges under the mentorship of seniors meaning you are never isolated. So whether you’re a student, a fresh graduate, or an experienced professional, you can expect to be welcomed and make an impact from the moment you join the company.

About You

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or Management, or a related discipline.
• Desire to work in consulting and IT audit as demonstrated by relevant coursework, interest, or internship experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Willingness and ability to learn and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate project management, teaming, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines   
• Integrity within a professional environment   
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary 
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. 
• Candidates interested in the Government & Public Sector focus must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance  

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Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

• Glassdoor.com/EY-salary
• studentjobs.ey.com/EY-benefits, raining & development, career progression
• Ey.com/EY-culture, work-life balance