Join EY’s Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) team in Belfast, working across the UK and Ireland to deliver risk and quality solutions to the EY-Parthenon business.
Manager Q&RM
This role is based in EY’s Belfast office but is part of the UK&I EY-Parthenon Quality & Risk Management team, led from London with members in India, London and other UK offices.
You will provide risk and quality solutions to the business and become a trusted adviser to stakeholders, often at senior level, including engagement partners. You will assess firm risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for EY’s UK&I EY-P business on quality and risk management matters, actively advising and supporting engagement teams on client negotiations and participating in calls when necessary.
* Review engagement agreements for private sector and government clients, including statements of work, terms & conditions, NDAs, proposals, subcontracts and other ancillary documentation.
* Review third‑party paper (Duty of Care and Release documentation) and respond to business queries.
* Complete Government Red‑Flag reviews, ensuring rigor and compliance for government contracts and framework agreements.
* Escalate complex challenges and cases appropriately.
* Assist with planning and drafting of Q&RM communications and provide training to the EY‑P business.
* Support the deployment of specific Q&RM projects and initiatives.
* Provide training, mentoring and ongoing support for junior team members.
Skills and Attributes for Success
* Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts such as NDAs or engagement agreements, or an appreciation of general legal and risk‑management issues.
* Background in a legal, risk‑management, compliance or commercial role within a professional‑services or financial‑services environment.
* Experience managing senior stakeholders and senior‑level client relationships.
* Pragmatic problem‑solving ability.
* Motivation to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills.
* Self‑starter and motivated.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, challenging environment.
Ideal Additional Experience
* Knowledge of GDPR or other data‑protection and security considerations.
* Experience reviewing or drafting government contracts.
* People‑management or team‑leader experience.
Benefits at EY
* Competitive remuneration package tied to individual and team performance.
* Comprehensive total‑rewards package with flexible working, career development and a range of benefits (holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings, discounts and promotions).
* Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues.
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
* Freedom and flexibility to manage your role in a way that suits you.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and supports flexible working arrangements. While client‑facing professionals may need to travel or work at client sites, flexible arrangements help maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
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