Senior Consultant Enterprise Risk Management

EY; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

29 vacation days

Mobility budget

Hybrid work model

Training and development programs

Job summary

EY in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Enterprise Risk Management team. In this role, you'll work on audits, risk assessments, and process optimization with a focus on internal control and compliance.

The position demands a Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, a hybrid work model, and extensive training programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management or audit.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Skills in networking and stakeholder management.
• Motivated to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and prepare internal audits and develop improvement plans.
• Support the enhancement of ERM frameworks and risk assessments.
• Provide advice on optimizing existing processes.
• Assist clients in regulatory compliance and inspections.
• Help organizations manage programs to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead teams and build relationships with clients.

Skills

Risk management

Internal control

Audit

SOX

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in finance/accounting, economics, business, IT audit/control, business law

Job description

Senior Consultant – Enterprise Risk Management

At EY, you will work as a Senior Consultant in the Enterprise Risk Management team, collaborating with colleagues on various assignments in the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Audit: Execute and prepare internal audits, testing the design and operation of internal control measures, using data analysis, and assisting in developing improvement plans to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. You will also be involved in projects related to risk management, internal audit, internal control, ISAE 3402 and Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX).
• Risk Transformation: Support the development or enhancement of ERM frameworks, including preparing and conducting risk assessments, defining client risk appetite, and assessing the impact of emerging risks such as recent geopolitical developments.
• Process Optimization: Provide organizational advice on designing, adjusting, and optimizing existing and new processes, identifying process improvements, and coordinating and monitoring implementation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist clients in preparing for supervisory inspections, resolving regulator findings, and transforming the risk‑management function to meet supervisory requirements. Support gap assessments for new regulations, apply for banking licences with DNB/ECB, and identify and limit new risk types within the supervisory domain.
• Program (Risk) Management: Help organizations design, steer, and execute programs so that strategic goals are achieved faster and more controlled. Provide end‑to‑end support from program management and independent assessments to risk‑management design and tool implementation (e.g., ServiceNow, Microsoft).
• Team Leadership: Lead (project) teams, coach junior colleagues, and build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Team and Office

The Enterprise Risk Management team is part of our Risk Consulting Services, advising clients across the private, public, and financial sectors on strategy, organization, and risk management. The team operates in Amsterdam, located at Zuidas on the 22nd floor, in a high‑tech environment that connects clients and colleagues worldwide.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (e.g., finance/accounting, economics, business, IT audit/control, business law).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management, internal control, audit, and/or SOX.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Networking and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Energetic motivation to solve complex problems and devise innovative improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on role and experience, plus pension plan.
• Annual bonus subject to results and development, plus vacation pay.
• Contract of 32‑40 hours per week.
• Company laptop and phone, personal use allowed, and monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Mobility budget for flexible travel choices.
• Hybrid work model with support for home‑office setup.
• Option to work 20 days per year from abroad.
• Flexibility to exchange national holidays.
• Extensive training and development programs.
• Access to wellbeing platform OpenUp for you and your family.
• Networking and social activities within the organization.