Risk & Resilience - Risk - Senior Associate - Hong Kong

EY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching & mentorship

Structured development framework

Tech-driven projects across industries

Work flexibility and autonomy

Meaningful impact

Job summary

EY Risk & Resilience in Hong Kong seeks a Senior Associate to deliver high‑impact engagements spanning Board advisory, ERM, risk function transformation and GRC technology implementations. You will work on automated risk monitoring and strengthen control environments across operational and compliance processes.

You will contribute to shaping the future of controls, apply data analytics and AI techniques, and collaborate with teams across industries while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of business processes, internal controls, and risk frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in ICFR (including US SOX), IPO readiness (e.g., PN21), and governance-related projects.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA professional qualifications are required.
• Fluency in English and Cantonese (Mandarin a plus).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with high-growth clients and market leaders across industries to deliver meaningful business impact.
• Support and lead engagements in internal audit, internal controls, compliance reviews, and risk management.
• Apply data analytics and AI-driven techniques to uncover insights and strengthen audit effectiveness.
• Develop practical, value-driven recommendations to improve processes, controls, and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and understand their business drivers.
• Mentor junior colleagues and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Support innovation by exploring emerging technologies in audit and risk.
• Participate in EY’s corporate responsibility initiatives to create social impact.

Skills

English Cantonese fluency

Education

CPA/CIA/CISA

Tools

ACL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

GRC platforms (RSA Archer, SAP GRC, ServiceNow)

Job description

At EY Risk & Resilience, we help clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. Our Risk practice supports organizations in identifying, prioritizing, and responding to critical risks across governance and regulatory compliance, operations, technology, cybersecurity, and environmental domains. By combining deep domain expertise with AI and advanced analytics, we enable smarter, faster, and more informed decision-making.

By integrating upside, downside and emerging risks, we enable our clients to achieve sustainable growth while strengthening trust with their stakeholders.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact engagements, ranging from Board advisory and next-generation Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), to risk function transformation, GRC technology implementation, and automated risk monitoring. You will also contribute to shaping the future of controls by identifying improvement opportunities across operational and compliance processes.

With EY’s global network, leading methodologies and innovative solutions, you’ll gain exposure to diverse industries and cutting-edge practices—accelerating your professional growth and broadening your perspective.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with high-growth clients and market leaders across industries such as retail, consumer products, media & entertainment, real estate, education, healthcare, and the public sector—delivering work that creates meaningful business and societal impact
• Support and lead engagements in internal audit, internal controls, compliance reviews, and risk management, while helping clients enhance governance structures and processes
• Apply data analytics and AI-driven techniques to uncover insights, detect anomalies, and strengthen audit effectiveness
• Develop practical, value-driven recommendations to improve business processes, controls, and risk management frameworks
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of their business and key performance drivers
• Contribute to team development by mentoring junior colleagues, sharing knowledge, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Support innovation by bringing insights from different engagements and exploring emerging technologies in audit and risk
• Participate in EY’s global corporate responsibility initiatives, using your skills to create positive social impact

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 2+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with a solid understanding of audit methodologies and regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of business processes, internal controls, and risk frameworks
• Hands‑on experience in ICFR (including US SOX), IPO readiness (e.g., PN21), and governance‑related projects
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to deliver practical, actionable recommendations
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive mindset with an interest in adopting emerging technologies in audit and risk
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA (required)
• Fluency in English and Cantonese (written and spoken); Mandarin is a plus
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Associate level.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Exposure to ESG risk management and materiality assessments
• Experience integrating technology into audit processes (e.g., data analytics, RPA, AI)
• Proficiency in tools such as ACL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or R
• Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, SAP GRC, ServiceNow)
• Familiarity with technology risk projects and audit automation
• Knowledge of SQL/database management

What We Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive environment with coaching, mentorship and continuous feedback
• Clear career progression supported by EY’s structured development framework
• Opportunities to work on innovative, technology-driven projects across industries
• Flexibility and autonomy to manage your work effectively
• The chance to make a meaningful impact—both for clients and society

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.