Are you interested in working in an exciting, fast-paced environment? Do you want to boost your career by working on interesting projects while learning from industry leaders? At EY, you have the opportunity to build a career on a global scale that is as unique as you are! We offer you support, an inclusive culture and the technology to help you become the best version of yourself.

Our Financial Services organization is unique among the Big 4 firms in that it is integrated across countries throughout the EMEIA region. As a leader in risk in Switzerland and the EMEIA region, we are committed to helping companies navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. With increasing pressure for internationally aligned regulations for financial institutions, our team is uniquely positioned to drive the development of our business and talent.

Your opportunity

Our consulting business offers a wide range of functional and cross-country services designed to provide clients with high quality and trusted advice. We have a particular focus on business transformation programs in the financial services industry.

We are currently looking for a motivated experienced consultant and/ or senior consultant (100%) to further strengthen our Financial Services Consulting - Risk Consulting team in Zurich. Our team is part of a global network of risk management specialists working with the world's largest financial services organizations. We advise our clients with solutions for identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring non-financial risks.

Your primary mission will be to lead the charge in AI Governance and Data Governance compliance for our clients. This role goes beyond mere regulatory adherence; it's about pioneering the automation of risk-related processes to enhance efficiency and security. You'll be at the forefront of the ideation process, both internally to streamline our operations and externally to bolster our clients' safeguarding activities. Your innovative approach will be crucial in shaping the future of governance and risk management.

What we are looking for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset and the right attitude to succeed. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and determined. We are looking for people who see opportunities rather than challenges, who ask better questions to find better answers and create a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We're looking for people who seek and embrace different perspectives, value differences and join teams to build safety and trust.
• Qualifications:
  • You have new ideas, an innovative spirit and a strong desire to solve problems in a structured way
  • You are interested in specializing in financial services, specifically regarding AI risk management, operational resilience, TPRM and regulatory topics and ideally have already gained some experience in this area
  • Completed studies (Bachelor's, Master's, MBA) in finance, economics, accounting or another business field, AI related study is a plus
  • You are fluent in German and English, French is an advantage
  • You are a team player with a flexible working style and enjoy working with diverse team
  • You are ready to challenge us, act on your own initiative and make an impact on our teams and clients from day one

What we offer

EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3,000 employees from 64 different countries. You will collaborate with the best, learn from the best and continually grow, as we invest a significant portion of our annual turnover in the personal development and training of our employees.

Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to receiving your complete application with CV, cover letter, certificates, and transcript of grades. 

For more information, please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).