Senior Financial Risk Consultant – Banking (Hybrid)

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Salary open to negotiation

Job summary

Ernst & Young in Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant or Manager – Financial Risk (Banking) to help clients in the financial services sector manage market, credit, liquidity, operational and climate risks through risk strategy, model development, and regulatory understanding.

Based in Sydney with hybrid work, you will collaborate with risk practitioners, technology and finance teams, mentor juniors, and apply your quantitative skills to deliver client-focused insights across diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• Completed, or progressing towards, a professional actuarial qualification (e.g., FIAA or CFA).
• 3–7 years of professional experience in a related risk role.
• Experience with coding, programming, and AI/GenAI is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of clients, making a significant impact in both the public and private sectors
• Develop and implement financial risk models and methodologies tailored to client needs
• Conduct risk assessments and provide strategic advice on risk management and regulatory compliance
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
• Analyse and interpret data to uncover critical insights for informed decision-making

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming (SAS, R, Python)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering or related field

Actuarial qualification in progress (FIAA or CFA)

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Ernst & Young in Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant or Manager – Financial Risk (Banking) to help clients in the financial services sector manage market, credit, liquidity, operational and climate risks through risk strategy, model development, and regulatory understanding.

Based in Sydney with hybrid work, you will collaborate with risk practitioners, technology and finance teams, mentor juniors, and apply your quantitative skills to deliver client-focused insights across diverse