Senior - Financial Services Risk Management

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Ernst & Young is seeking a Senior Consultant for Financial Services Risk Management in Lisbon. You will work on regulatory projects across Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management, applying your risk analytics and governance knowledge to help clients improve governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in risk management in banking, a consulting background, and fluency in Portuguese and English, with the ability to navigate multicultural projects.

Qualificações

• Academic degree in management, law, economics, finance, statistics or math.
• At least 3 years of risk management experience in banking.
• Consulting background valued; knowledge of banking regulations.
• Fluent Portuguese and English communications.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a broad array of risk management services for financial institutions with high quality.
• Define governance models, policies, processes per regulatory requirements.
• Assist in data governance, monitoring and interpretation with a risk focus.
• Support implementation of key regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Participate in regulatory risk assessment exercises and reviews of prudential framework.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formação académica

Academic degree in Management, Law, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior - Financial Services Risk Management

Location: Lisbon

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Requisition ID: 1692547

EY Financial Services teams (“FSO”) have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. The Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice, offers a combination of quantitative, qualitative, regulatory, and technology skills along with broad industry experience to our clients. The practice assists financial institutions by driving efficiency, effectiveness, and balanced risk coverage across the organization’s governance, risk, and compliance activities.

As a Senior Consultant, with our support, you will work with a range of regulatory projects within our FSRM team. That will mean using your technical knowledge and client facing experience to help prestigious clients in financial services markets (Banking, Capital Markets and Asset Management) and make strategic and operational changes to their businesses.

Your key responsibilities

• Providing a well-integrated broad array of risk management services for financial institutions with a high level of efficiency and quality;
• Supporting financial institutions through the definition of the governance models, policies, processes and procedures in accordance with local, national and global requirements;
• Assisting in establishing, monitoring, evaluating and interpreting data with a risk management focus;
• Supporting the implementation of key regulatory requirements and guidelines;
• Participating in regulatory risk assessment exercises and independent reviews of the applicable prudential framework;
• Identifying risk and/or improvement opportunities;
• Understanding and adhering to the clients’ risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the clients’ risk appetite;
• Identifying risk-related issues that need escalation to management;
• Supporting the team management;
• Contributing to the development of the FSRM team by acting as mentor and coach to the junior members of the team and leading by example;
• Understanding EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong communication, presentation and business and technical writing skills;
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights;
• Ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts;
• Technical rigor and attention to detail;
• A strong work ethic;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Professional responsibility, confidentiality and integrity;
• Efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment;
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure;
• Team player and critical thinking;
• Forward thinker and self-starter.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• An academic degree in Management, Law, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or similar financial/analytical fields of studies;
• At least 3 years of experience in risk management analysis and projects, mainly in the banking sector;
• Background in a consulting environment is highly valued;
• Knowledge of local and international banking regulations;
• Ability to work in multicultural projects and environments;
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in governance, prudential and supervision framework;
• Commercial acuity to develop existing opportunities in clients and identify and explore new ones.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

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

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