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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

Team Lead - Risks, Processes and Controls

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
ConsultingRisk, Regulatory & Legal Advisory

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong project management and mandate-closing skills.
  • A strong understanding of risk and control frameworks in non-financial risk areas and related industry best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
  • Fluency in French and English is required because the role involves interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders nationally and globally.
  • Sound judgment and awareness of risks related to the use of artificial intelligence data, privacy, and ethics, including promoting standard practices by modeling good practices for teams.
  • Six to eight years of experience in risk and controls management, including at least two years of experience in a leadership position.
  • A first-, second-, or third-cycle degree in accounting, business administration, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and deliver projects involving the design and improvement of enterprise risk management, operational risk, third-party risk, digital technology risk, and data risk programs.
  • Manage and deliver projects involving information security, governance, risk and compliance programs and technologies, information technology governance, and information technology risk and control assessments.
  • Evaluate current and target operating models for risk and control management across the three lines of defense.
  • Plan and lead internal audit projects, Sarbanes-Oxley Act projects, and internal control projects aligned with clients’ risk management strategies.
  • Evaluate and test controls related to business processes, management review, and digital risks.
  • Identify control improvements and process-improvement opportunities.
  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships, understand their operational challenges, and provide tailored solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital risk management into broader risk management and compliance programs.
  • Advise leadership teams on leading practices for non-financial risks, internal controls, and internal audit.
  • Coach and train team members while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Contribute to business-development activities, including service proposals, client presentations, and networking.
  • Stay informed about emerging digital risks, technologies, and industry trends to provide forward-looking advice to clients.
Desired Qualifications
  • A professional accounting or auditing designation such as CPA, CISA, CIA, or CISM.
  • Experience in consulting and client service delivery.

About the company

EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services at a global scale, offering consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. It serves clients across industries such as technology, media, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Instead of selling a single product, EY works with clients through tailored engagements where cross-disciplinary teams analyze challenges, design strategies, perform audits, help with tax planning, and assist with mergers or divestitures. What sets EY apart is its worldwide reach and integrated service model, industry-specific expertise, and focus on responsible business practices like sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce flexibility. EY’s goal is to help organizations improve performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth while building a better working world.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1991

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Company News

Business Insider
Oct 8th, 2026
EY adds nearly 10,000 staff globally as AI revenue surges 50%

EY added nearly 10,000 staff globally in its 2026 financial year as AI-related revenue surged almost 50%. The Big Four firm's workforce reached 415,000, with most growth concentrated in global delivery services and offshoring centres. The Americas division saw headcount decrease by roughly 4,500, or 5%. Overall global revenue rose 4.7% to $57 billion. EY-Parthenon was the fastest-growing service line, with revenue increasing 7.4% to $6.8 billion, marking a turnaround after two years of minimal growth. Tax revenue rose 6% to $13.8 billion, whilst consulting grew 4.4% to $17.4 billion. The results reflect EY's "All-In" strategy under global chair Janet Truncale, with billions invested in transforming operations and AI services.

PR Newswire
Sep 9th, 2026
US oil producers hit record output as capital spending drops 49% and reserve replacement falls

An Ernst & Young study found US oil and gas producers reached record production in 2025 while becoming more selective with investments. The analysis of 30 major exploration and production companies, representing 43% of US oil and gas output, showed oil production hit a study-period high, yet reserve additions from extensions and discoveries declined 11% year over year and failed to fully replace production volumes for the first time since 2021. Total capital expenditures fell 49% year over year, whilst M&A spending declined 70%. Exploration spending dropped 11% to $4.8 billion, representing only 3% of total capital expenditures. Natural gas showed stronger fundamentals, with production rising 18%, reserves increasing 14%, and discoveries up 21%.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 31st, 2026
EY commits $100M to bonuses rewarding human skills alongside AI adoption

Ernst & Young's US division is allocating $100 million this fiscal year to bonus payments rewarding employees who demonstrate adaptability, innovation, and judgement. Individual spot awards reach $500, whilst employees or teams making significant contributions can receive between $10,000 and $25,000, five times the previous programme's ceiling. The initiative also covers AI experimentation. "What we recognise signals what we value," said Ginnie Carlier, chief talent and culture officer for EY Americas. The bonuses form part of a broader strategy to reshape employee development across all career levels. Other professional services firms are pursuing similar approaches. KPMG restructured its audit internship this summer to emphasise critical thinking, whilst PwC US introduced training combining AI proficiency with human qualities like empathy. EY reported AI-related revenue grew 30% year-over-year in 2025.

Consultancy.eu
Aug 28th, 2026
EY-Parthenon acquires Dutch digital strategy consultancy SparkOptimus

EY-Parthenon has acquired SparkOptimus, a Dutch digital strategy consultancy founded in 2010. The Amsterdam-based firm employs around 50 consultants and specialises in AI transformation, digital business model redesign and technology-driven transformation. SparkOptimus founders Alexandra Jankovich and Tom Voskes, both former McKinsey consultants, said joining EY-Parthenon will create significant value for clients and staff whilst providing access to broader capabilities. The acquisition marks EY-Parthenon's first European deal since 2021. EY-Parthenon, established in 2014, is EY's strategy consulting and transactions advisory business with around 25,000 professionals globally. Mark Reich, Partner at EY-Parthenon Netherlands, said SparkOptimus' expertise will complement existing capabilities in the Dutch market. The deal closes on 1 September 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 18th, 2026
KPMG and EY win $579M UK civil servants training contract despite consultancy spending pledge

The UK Government has awarded a contract worth up to £456 million to KPMG and EY to train civil servants, the Financial Times reported, citing government procurement tracker Tussell. Under the arrangement, the firms will train officials across various skills areas, including AI, between 2026 and 2028. KPMG's share is capped at £319 million, representing almost a quarter of its total UK advisory net sales from last year. EY's portion is worth £137 million, equivalent to around 13% of its UK consulting revenue. The deal is the largest single contract awarded to Big Four companies since Tussell started tracking records in 2012. The previous record was a £322 million deal between the Foreign Office and PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2012.