Quant & Analytics Consultant - Financial Services Risk Consulting

Our Financial Services Risk Consulting team is responsible for both consulting and audit projects across different areas of Risk Management for Financial Services clients. We're looking for a Quant & Analytics Consultant to join our Zürich office.

Launch into a purposeful career with our unique department, solving exciting problems daily and shaping the future of the financial services industry!

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We're counting on your unique voice and perspective to improve EY too, join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

What you can expect – enriching experiences that will last a lifetime

As a Consultant in our Quant & Analytics team, you'll be fully immersed in challenging projects from day one. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of quantitative aspects of risk management, contributing to projects that align with your skills and interests. Your work will span domestic and international clients across all areas of financial risk.

Furthermore, you will be part of our well-established mentorship program. You will be assigned a mentor which will help you integrate in the team, learn about our industry, steer your career towards your goals, and support you in all the challenges that you might face.

Potential projects you'll contribute to:

• Advise our clients on how to best leverage quantitative models to better measure their various risks (market, credit, operational, and fraud-related), and help design, develop and implement cutting-edge solutions
• Contribute to the stability of our financial system while building an understanding of the market landscape, by auditing the quantitative models of large financial institutions
• Valuate complex financial products and contracts, staying on top of the latest trends in structured products and derivatives
• Analyze risk management functions and assess adherence to regulatory requirements
• Support engagements in emerging areas such as Sustainability, Climate Risk, and AI Risk

What you can contribute – skills for shaping the future

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field (mathematics, physics, statistics, financial or computational engineering, econometrics)
• Strong interest in financial risk management and applying advanced quantitative techniques to solve real-world problems
• Solid analytical mind with the ability to combine method, rigor, and transversal skills
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C#, or VBA
• Curiosity about innovation and new trends (e.g., AI and sustainability) in the banking and insurance sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (German is an advantage)
• Open-minded with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly in a multinational team

Do you have challenging plans? Stick to them and realize your goals with us! Design your career with EY in a culture that promotes diversity and education.

• Benefit from constant personal development with a steep learning curve – through trainings, mentoring, counselling, and on-the-job learning
• Be part of a multi-cultural, international and competent team of highly motivated advisory professionals
• Enjoy a modern working environment that fosters mobile working flexibility
• Experience a team that values work-life balance, with fair appreciation and compensation for going the extra mile
• Collaborate across borders, with the possibility for assignments in other EY offices across the globe

Become part of our high-performing team!

Are you ready to apply your quantitative expertise to shape the future of financial risk management? Reach out to us and let's discuss how you can contribute to building a better working world.

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