An associate analyst/analyst in the team will be primarily responsible to develop working knowledge of firm level business relationship and procurement concepts. The individual will be performing work procedures as laid down in the EYG business relationship Independence and procurement policies along with attaining hands-on experience in research/analysis and making updates post review by project managers to various EY tools and databases, thereby helping client serving/audit teams in mitigating business relationship-related risk.
In this role, candidate will be required to perform a secondary research, gather required information from vendor (such as their ownership, affiliations, financials, etc. for different risk management review submissions), provide the process and tool related consulting support to EY Professionals, coordination with different risk management departments (Independence, Anti-Bribery, Supplier Assurance, Legal, Supply Chain Services, etc.) for approvals. The individual will be required to communicate with project managers and team members from audit/pursuit teams for completion of procedures.
Technical Expertise
- Build good understanding and ability to interpret Vendor s company structure, affiliations, ownership, and relationships in accordance with audit client and affiliate definition as per EYG Independence and Global Procurement policies.
- Perform secondary research and analysis on third parties financials, ownership and affiliations after gathering required information, to determine the permissibility of the business relationships
- Actively participate in knowledge calibration sessions by asking relevant questions and highlight any process understanding gaps timely.
- Learn and become proficient in internal process and tools to provide consultative support to EY professionals
- Perform reconciliation, research, and draft recommendations for review by project managers as part of the procedures
- Understand and work towards meeting and exceeding the defined individual KPIs for the role.
- Maintain a proactive approach to follow-ups, ensuring all approvals are obtained and projects reach successful closure
- Compile and submit detailed research reports, ensuring they meet the standards for review and approval.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
- Proficient in using corporate internal tools and software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
- Proactive mindset, adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Education Graduate/post-graduate
- Experience 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
Certification Requirements
Any relevant Risk Management related certifications will be an added advantage
Ideally, you ll also have
- Flexibility to work in rotational shifts
Technologies and Tools
- Experience in MS office suites like Microsoft 365, MS excel, PowerPoint
What you can look for
- A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
- A team which has its foundation in the core values of trust, respect and teaming. The team which focuses on supporting its colleagues to excel in their respective domains and provides avenues to help acquire and demonstrate new skills.
- Opportunities to work with Global Executive risk management teams on strengthening and monitoring compliance framework
