About EY

EY offers a unique environment for career growth, combining global scale, supportive culture, and advanced technology to help you become the best version of yourself. At EY, your voice and perspective are valued, enabling you to build an exceptional experience for yourself while contributing to a better working world.

Role Overview

The Associate Analyst position is part of the Risk Management Services (RMS) team, specifically within the Independence Assurance Support Group. This role involves executing globally defined processes based on EY Global Independence policies to safeguard EY's position as an independent auditor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge of firm-level Independence concepts.
• Review and assess submissions from client-serving teams for completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile and analyze information using EY Independence and financial tools.
• Update EY systems with accurate data post review by project managers.
• Communicate with project managers and audit teams to follow up on pending responses.
• Interpret client company structures and entity relationships as per policy definitions.
• Conduct secondary research using internal and external databases.
• Participate in knowledge calibration sessions to address process understanding gaps.
• Meet and exceed defined KPIs for the role.

Required Skills

• Responsiveness in communication.
• Inclusive and client-centric mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective task prioritization and time management.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Adaptability to new digital tools and technologies.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Master's/Post-graduate degree, preferably in Finance.
• 0–1 year of experience in research and analysis, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Exposure to client interactions is preferred.
• Basic understanding of company and ownership structures, auditor independence, and risk management concepts.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).

What EY Offers

• Continuous learning opportunities to develop future-ready skills.
• Flexibility to define your own success and impact.
• Transformative leadership support with insights and coaching.
• Diverse and inclusive work culture that empowers your voice.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and strengthen compliance frameworks.