Business Risk Services Senior Manager

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Our 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. We strive to help all of our people achieve both their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized by organizations such as Fortune, Working Mother, and Training magazine, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.
Job Description:
Our Business Risk Services (BRS) practice, a specialty advisory practice within Assurance & Advisory Business Services, provides comprehensive risk services through a suite of strategic, outsourcing, and industry-focused operational solutions that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance their internal audit and risk management functions. BRS seeks a dynamic leader for the highly visible position of BRS Senior Manager. This professional will manage internal audit work for a client's entire region and/or line of business as a member of the internal audit management team and in accordance with the client's audit plan, risk management strategy andE &Y's internal audit methodologies. Responsibilities
Work with high-growth clients and other market leaders in industries such as retail, consumer products, financial services, insurance and health sciences. Develop the scope of services with internal audit and executive client management; guide the team in the development of cost-effective and practical recommendations for improvement; provide guidance on complex audit matters and monitor engagement economics.Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client management and a commitment to client satisfaction. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers. Gain acceptance on a wide variety of issues impacting the client.Participate in the career and performance development of the BRS practice by serving as a career counselor, training new staff and providing timely and specific performance feedback. Foster teamwork and innovative thinking.Utilize technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. Leverage ideas from other project engagements to enhance knowledge and create efficiencies.Generate new business opportunities. Understand E&Y and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to introduce E&Y's services.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field; MBA preferred a minimum of 8 years of related audit experience; 3 or more years in a management role and 2 years of public accounting experience required. applicable professional development and certification(s) strongly preferred strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic strong skills in project management and engagement closure experience and interest in recruiting and professional development proficiency with MS Office and Lotus NotesSuccessful candidates must be available to travel as needed within and outside of the U.S. and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Second language skills and international business experience are preferred.