Senior Consultant, WAM, Process & Controls

EY; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values your unique perspective and supports your career growth. As a Senior Consultant in the Internal Audit & Controls team, you will leverage your expertise in Wealth & Asset Management to deliver exceptional audit services. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects, develop strong relationships across disciplines, and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. With a focus on personal growth and team collaboration, you will play a key role in shaping the future of internal audit within the financial services sector. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and drive lasting change.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development

Health Insurance

Savings and Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong internal audit, risk, and control experience in financial services.
• Technical knowledge of risk management frameworks and core business processes.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end audit delivery, assessing information, and raising key points.
• Building client networks and internal relationships is essential.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Control Processes

Wealth & Asset Management

Data Analysis Tools

Business Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Internal Audit

Professional Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

TeamMate

Auto Audit

Pentana

Job description

Job description

Senior Consultant, Process & Controls, WAM

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We value your unique voice and perspective to help EY improve. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

Our Internal Audit & Controls team provides confidence to clients and stakeholders through independent assessments of processes and controls. We leverage internal audit skills, build strong relationships, and apply industry insight in the Financial Services market.

EY has a deep understanding of the evolving Internal Audit requirements. We supported the development of the UK CIIA FS Code in 2013, and its updates in 2017 and 2024.

Our Wealth & Asset Management Internal Audit team collaborates with leading firms to deliver internal audit services that protect assets, reputation, and sustainability. We combine internal audit expertise with subject matter knowledge and innovative delivery methods, continually challenging and innovating the internal audit profession.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our Financial Services Internal Audit & Controls practice and seek driven professionals with a strong background in this area. This role offers opportunities for personal growth, broader business knowledge, and relationship building across disciplines and borders.

We seek Internal Audit professionals, likely ACA, ACCA, CIMA, US CPA, CA, CFA, or CIA qualified or part-qualified, with experience in Investment Management. Candidates should have worked in internal audit or controls within professional services or industry.

If selected, you should bring strong internal audit, risk, and control experience, along with interpersonal skills, to build effective teams with EY and clients in dynamic environments.

You will be responsible for end-to-end audit delivery, assessing information, and raising key points to management. Building client networks and internal relationships is essential. You may also contribute to Thought Leadership, people initiatives, and managing engagement economics.

Join us to work on challenging projects, accelerate your career, and drive lasting change in the internal audit profession.

Skills and attributes for success

• Desire to develop a career assisting Wealth & Asset Management clients with internal audit reviews, audit plans, reporting, and control environment enhancement.
• Technical knowledge of risk management frameworks, control processes, and core business processes like HR, Finance, and Compliance.
• Experience in Wealth & Asset Management areas across front office, operations, and central functions.
• Ability to deliver internal audit services using pre-existing methodologies, including risk assessments, control testing, and reporting.
• Experience in evaluating controls in complex processes.
• Ability to build relationships with senior management at EY and clients.
• Receptiveness to coaching and feedback.
• Experience reviewing workpapers and coaching junior staff.
• Attention to detail, intellectual rigor, and flexibility to manage complex information.
• High drive, resilience, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong business writing skills for reports, memos, and documentation.
• Ability to develop a multidisciplinary network within EY.
• Knowledge of the CIIA FS Code and its application.

Desirable Experience:

• Degree and professional qualifications in accounting or internal audit.
• Experience coaching junior colleagues.
• Experience in innovative solutions development.
• Experience with regulator-mandated projects like s166.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) in audit environments.
• Experience with External Quality Assessments of Internal Audit functions.
• Knowledge of key audit technologies (TeamMate, Auto Audit, Pentana).

Metrics:

• Expected 90% utilization on chargeable engagements.

What we look for

• Highly motivated, professional candidates eager to develop and grow a high-performing team.
• Strong team players willing to work flexibly across clients and engagements.
• Diverse, inclusive team members who embrace flexible working styles and utilize technology effectively.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive package, including flexible working, career development, and benefits via FlexEY, covering holidays, health, insurance, savings, and discounts. We also provide:

• Continuous learning: Develop skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to lead effectively.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace your identity and empower your voice.

If you meet the criteria, apply promptly.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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