Junior Enterprise Risk Management Consultant - Financial Services

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EY Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area within EY, and this with a huge potential for you. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. Our competency teams are focused on helping our clients to improve their business performance and operational efficiency, whilst managing risk. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and assurance solutions in specialty areas, like finance, strategic choices, risk management, cyber security and technology.

A team of over 500+ professionals in Belgium is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance and Asset Management, in the following service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Tax & Legal and EY Parthenon.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

At EY Financial Services Organization (FSO) we have a strong Non-Financial Risk, Regulatory & Compliance Consulting practice. Our dedicated professionals work with financial institutions of different size across various sectors (including insurance, banks, asset management and payment players), helping them in notably being compliant with new or updates in regulations but as well at organizing their control functions (e.g. compliance, non-financial risk management & permanent control) in alignment with market practices and regulatory requirements.

Our aim is to ensure that risk management stays at the forefront of digital and disruption. The challenges are tremendous and we offer our clients insight into what the risk management function and compliance function of the future looks like. We are looking for professionals who are comfortable operating on this cross-road, and who also possess the interpersonal skills needed in order to solve our clients’ risk management challenges.

As a future Enterprise Risk Management consultant, you will join our team, designed to assist our clients in financial services, with delivering transformation projects, managing risk, and improving performance. Both in support and control functions as well as within the business (end-to-end).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Qualitative aspects of Operational risk management (ERM transformation, governance, risk culture, policies, reporting);
• Regulatory agenda ((e.g.: DORA, GDPR, MiFID, PRIIPS, UCITS/AIFMD, CRD, PSD2, Instant payment, CESOP, Interchange Fee Regulation, Corporate Governance, Remuneration policies, Solvency II, IDD, IRRD…) and its operational impact;
• Risk strategy and appetite;
• Internal Control: Improve the design of (non-) regulatory internal controls and monitor their effective implementation,
• Regulatory gap assessment & roadmap implementation,
• (Compliance) Risk assessment,

Your Profile
You have/are:

• Master's Degree in (Business) Engineering, Finance, Risk, Economics, Accounting or a related field;
• A solid level of French and/or Dutch with an excellent knowledge of business English;
• Open minded and have a great team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy;
• A keen interest to learn more about the Financial Services market in Belgium and beyond;
• Available to start in January 2027 or September 2027.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’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 our 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.