Risk Consulting - Senior Consultant - Process and Controls

EY; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

8 weeks of flex leave per year

Gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

EY in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking a Senior Consultant in Process and Controls within Risk Consulting. The hybrid role is based in Tarntanya - Adelaide and involves leading client engagement teams across sectors to deliver risk transformation, internal audit, and control improvement initiatives.

You will leverage EY’s global network and advanced analytics to assess processes, controls, and policies, preparing reports for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk transformation and internal audit projects.
• Ability to identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve processes.
• Experience leading client meetings to gather information and requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships across teams and promote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple client engagement teams across sectors.
• Support delivery of risk transformation, internal audit, and control programs.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve process efficiency and performance.
• Leverage innovative tools and EY's network to propose client solutions.
• Prepare reports for client stakeholders.

Skills

Risk governance

Internal audit

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Consultant - Process and Controls - Risk Consulting

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1757266

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Senior Consultant - Process and Control - Risk Consulting

The opportunity

As a Senior Consultant in the Risk Consulting practice, you will work with top tier clients to address their biggest risks through forward looking, technology-enabled enterprise risk and internal audit, with a focus on people, process and purpose to drive long term value.

This is a hybrid position based in our Tarntanya - Adelaide office.

Your key responsibilities

• You will be responsible for working on multiple client engagement teams across various sectors
• You will support delivery a diverse range of projects across for clients, including risk transformation projects, internal audit projects, and contract assurance and internal control programs.
• You will help clients identify opportunities to mitigate risk and improve process efficiency, effectiveness and business performance
• You will leverage innovative tools and AI to evaluate the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes, controls, activities, policies and systems
• You will be able to leverage EY's global network to identify solutions which solve our clients' biggest problems and support them on their transformation journey
• You will prepare reports to meet the varying needs of client stakeholders

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of key business processes, risks and controls
• Experience in using key internal auditing techniques such as process walkthroughs, risk analysis, data analytics, control identification and assessment and testing of operating effectiveness
• Experience in holding client meetings to solicit information required
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues across the business, supporting them andpromoting a collaborative culture

Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to build relationships with clients to better understand their businesses and providerelevant insights
• The skills to apply a structured approach to project management and documentation, and ademonstrated understanding of risk-based internal audit methodologies
• Experience working for a blue chip, government or professionalservices organisation as an Internal Auditor.
• Experience supporting less experienced team members develop their risk consulting skills.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We're proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experience ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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