Business Risk Services Staff 2 - Chicago

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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 consummate team player with a strong work ethic and excellent professional skills for the role of BRS Staff 2. This professional will perform internal audit work under the direction of the internal audit management team and in accordance with the client's audit plan, risk management strategy and EY'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. Perform audit procedures; create work products such as audit analyses and engagement documentation; evaluate and test processes and related controls; participate in client meetings and assist in preparation of the final report.Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business. Respect and protect confidential client information.Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Support colleagues and value others' contributions.Utilize technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention. Seek, develop and present ideas to apply EY'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 a minimum of 1 year of related audit, business or financial experience CPA/CA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, RICS APC, PMP or CCIM certification desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic proficiency with MS Office and Lotus NotesSuccessful candidates must be available to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Second language skills and international business experience are preferred.