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The opportunity
A vacancy exists for an Independence Senior Associate within the business relationship and gifts & favours (HGF) area of the UK Independence team. The UK Risk Management group is responsible for promotion, protection and support of risk management within the business, ensuring compliance with audit independence regulations including those of the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Ethical Standard 2024.
The UK Independence Team forms part of the UK Risk Management Group which reports directly to senior leadership.
Your key responsibilities
The role will be varied in nature, with primary focus on HGF related activities. Responsibilities include:
* Analysis of proposed business relationships the UK firm intends to enter.
* Provision of professional Independence advice to the business.
* Supporting ongoing periodic review and analysis of Independence detect controls related to both HGF and business relationships.
* Supporting monthly review/reconciliations of HGF reports and follow-up protocols to resolve open matters.
* Supporting Managers, Senior Managers and Directors with the review of HGF related queries and consultations.
* Overseeing the maintenance of the HGF team SharePoint site, including guidance and quick reference guides.
* Creation of MI data reports for the Head of the Business Relationship sub function and other internal stakeholders.
* Oversight of and collaboration with offshore support centre colleagues to ensure outsourced HGF Independence activities are completed timely and accurately.
* Supporting ad hoc Independence tasks as necessary.
Experience
Candidates must possess the following skills and experience:
* Several years’ experience in a Risk Management function.
* Strong analytical and interpretation skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Extremely organised and able to assist with and/or manage projects.
* Adaptability and flexibility with good teamwork and the ability to multi-task.
* Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure.
* Ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts.
* Proactive approach and capability of working using own initiative.
* Strong communication ability with colleagues at all levels.
While Independence experience is not essential, it would be extremely beneficial. All applicants are expected to have prior risk management experience at either Associate or Senior Associate rank (or equivalent).
What We Offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive Total Rewards package including flexible working and career development. The EY FlexEY program allows you to select benefits such as holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and discounts. We also offer:
* Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
* Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
* Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build.
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