Consultant - Financial Services Risk with Focus on Operational Risks | Consultant - Financial Services Risk mit Fokus auf operationelle Risiken

EY

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
Published Nov 12, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is a Consultant position within EY's Financial Services Consulting - Risk & Actuarial team in Zurich, focusing specifically on Governance, Risk, Controls (GRC), and operational resilience frameworks. You will join EY's unique EMEIA-integrated Financial Services Organization, working within a global network of risk specialists. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing Non-Financial Risk Frameworks, conducting Emerging & Top Risk Assessments, and addressing specific topics like IT Risk, Information Security, Business Continuity Management (BCM), and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM). The ideal candidate possesses an agile, growth-oriented mindset, curiosity, and a structured approach to problem-solving. This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career within a highly supportive, international, and multicultural team, offering clear promotion paths and continuous professional development, including the option to pursue an EY Tech MBA.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Bachelor, Master, MBA) in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or another business administration field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in Financial Services, Risk Management, and regulatory topics is highly desirable.
  • Experience in identifying, assessing, managing, and monitoring non-financial risks.
  • Experience working with diverse teams in a flexible style.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)French (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Agile, growth-oriented mindset; ability to work proactively and challenge the status quo; team player mentality; readiness to act on own initiative.