Financial Services Organization Senior Associate - Multiple Teams

We are the only professional services organization who has a separate service line dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join our Financial Services Organization (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to provide a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including banking and capital markets, asset management and insurance, we provide highly integrated consulting, strategy and transactions, assurance and tax services.

Wide breadth of services of FSRM including, but not limited to:

• Financial Risk Management
• Non-Financial Risk Manager (Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Risk and Controls, Financial Crime Compliance etc.)
• Undertaking risk management advice, remediation and transformation
• Conducting risk management framework design and operational effectiveness
• Regulatory and compliance consulting
• Enterprise risk and controls consulting
• Professional risk support for consulting, internal and external audit services
• Future operating models
• Responding to regulatory criticism and regulatory preparedness
• Providing guidance on current and emerging control practices
• Advising clients on risk culture, conduct and accountability regimes and practices
• Conducting important proactive assessments and assurance around the effectiveness of controls and company processes, while also providing objective consulting support

Your key responsibilities

• Assist Assurance team or client for financial instrument valuation (derivatives, securities or cross asset class structures), model validation review, risk model review and any risk related advisory projects
• Demonstrate strong technical capabilities, professional knowledge, and ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Stay abreast of new developments in valuation and risk management methodology, current market practices in risk-finance alignment and theirs corresponding regulatory requirements
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor project progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed
• Apply project management practices and processes ensuring that the project is consistently following appropriate methodology and tools
• Effectively work in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, contributing to an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong knowledge in financial instruments and market risk
• Strong business sense, analytical thinking, consultation and interpersonal skills with high commitment to delivery excellence
• Good communication verbal/written skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 3 years’ experience within a consulting firm, a bank or other financial institution’s risk management, valuation control, quantitative analytics related business functions, preferable with pricing and modeling experience on financial derivatives, structured notes and complex financial instruments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or other numerical subjects from a reputable institution; an advanced degree and professional certification (e.g. FRM / CFA) will be a bonus
• Fluent in English and Chinese (both written and verbal). Knowledge in Mandarin would be an advantage.  Non-Chinese speaker will also be considered based on personal merits

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous programming experience in languages such as VBA, Python or MATLAB would be an advantage
• Experiences with vendor software (e.g. Bloomberg, Numerix, Refinitiv) will be a plus
• Ability to positively engage and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Possess the desire and ability to work closely with quantitative and technology professionals on engagements
• Knowledge in hedge accounting under IAS 39/IFRS 9 is a plus

What working at EY offers

• 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

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our goal to be the best employer a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark.

Apply now.