Associate Financial Risk Management (Independence)

About the role

EY is hiring an Associate Analyst in Risk Management (Independence) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The role sits within Risk Management Services, an internal function of EY Global Delivery Services that protects the firm from risks arising from its professional practice. It supports client-serving teams in maintaining EY's independence for audit and non-audit clients, a regulatory requirement that keeps the firm at arm's length from its clients.

Key responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of firm-level independence concepts and carry out work procedures set out in the EY Global Independence policies.
• Perform research, analysis and reconciliation of documents and requests submitted by client-serving teams, checking completeness and accuracy.
• Update EY tools and databases with accurate information after review by project managers.
• Follow up with audit and pursuit team members to complete procedures.
• Draft recommendations for project manager review and take part in knowledge calibration sessions.
• Communicate clearly with engagement teams and stakeholders and meet the role's KPIs.

Required profile

• Graduate, Master's or post-graduate degree (Finance preferred).
• At least 1 year of experience in secondary research and analysis in a professional services firm; client-facing experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of company structures, ownership structures, auditor independence and basic risk management concepts.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Intermediate MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Ability to interpret client company structures and entity relationships under the EY Independence policy.
• Understanding of existing technologies and willingness to adopt new digital tools.