Internship Opportunity at Conflicts Team, Ernst & Young: Applications Closed!

About the EY

Ernst & Young Global Limited (Ernst & Young or simply EY), is a British multinational professional services network with headquarters in London, United Kingdom. EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world.

EY provides consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services. It was founded in the year 1989.

Along with Deloitte, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, it is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms.

About the Internship

EY (Ernst & Young) is inviting applications from eligible post-graduates students for an internship with its Conflicts Team, in Gurgaon.

The Team

Risk Management team at EY plays an important role in managing the internal risks of the firm associated with accepting a new client or an engagement or risks associated with any of our ongoing audit/nonaudit engagement. Formed in 2007, the Risk Management team is growing rapidly (700+ team members) as a Center of Excellence for all standardized quality/compliance-related activities that can be efficiently undertaken from the Global Delivery Services location.

The Associate Analyst within Risk Management Services (RMS), Conflicts team would be required to develop subject matter expertise in Risk Management domain. The individual will be interpreting Risk Management policies, determining required actions, and making recommendations based on firm guidance, primarily focusing on mitigating Conflict of Interest issues. Other responsibilities include analyzing issues and diligently producing deliverables ensuring the highest quality, as the work product is subject to review and scrutiny by outside regulators

Key Responsibilities

Develops comprehensive knowledge of EY Global / local conflict policies and is able to apply them to real situations as needed
Assist in the identification of potential conflicts of interest through database research on client and counterparties involved in the new proposal
Assist Supervisor/Manager in preparing the resolution and clearance of conflicts of interest issues
Become proficient in understanding and using EY proprietary conflicts of interest databases; including, maintenance and update
Facilitates and drives the process to completion by following up on requests from Risk Management Consultants and assisting the client serving team
Understands key requirements of firm and regulators’ Risk Management rules and policies
Performs initial review of submissions from client teams and evaluates completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of proposed transaction/requests
Acts as a liaison between the client teams, other members of the Risk Management team
Manages tasks and activities in a timely manner and is responsible for specific outcomes
Uses analytical and project management methodology and tools
Learn the firm structure, business strategies and service lines of the firm
Builds a network of people within Risk Management and across the firm

Eligibility

Good analytical thinking / ability to take decisions
Good analytical skills with a logical mind-set
Strong data interpretations skills to analyze and document relevant findings
Highest standard of ethics, integrity, and values
Self-directed, adaptable to changes in the work environment/rules/directions
Must be flexible to work extra hours during peak volume period
Must be flexible to work on Public Holiday’s

Qualifications, certifications and education requirements

Post Graduate degree from a reputed college
0–1 year work experience (preferably in a research background). Fresher’s may be considered
Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have good working knowledge of MS office