Consultant - Technology Risk Consulting / EMEIA Financial Services

Office Location: Zurich

Other working locations: Anywhere in Switzerland or Liechtenstein

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

Work on exciting technology risk projects with leadership roles at some of the largest Swiss banks, asset management and insurance companies.

• Gain insight into state-of-the-art IT environments and our established practices based on global methodologies
• Learn frontline thought leadership in response to today's changing marketplace, ever-increasing regulatory requirements and new digital challenges
• Grow your expertise with each project alongside our partners and mentor less experienced consultants
• You will have the opportunity to work with people from all over Europe and the world

Your most important tasks

• Your focus is on technology risk consulting, information security and IT risk management for banks, asset managers and insurance companies
• You will work on projects on current topics such as digital resilience, cloud risk management, third party management, data management, transformation, and artificial intelligence
• In addition, you will take on tasks in the areas of technology risk assurance in terms of internal controls as well as risk and compliance management
• As a Consultant, you contribute significantly to the successful implementation and completion of complex projects with various internal and external stakeholders
• You further develop our consulting services and thereby contribute significantly to the strategic development of the team
• You actively work on go-to-market activities and support in the acquisition of consulting mandates as well as audit-related additional services for our financial services and insurance clients

Skills and qualities for success

What you bring with you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration or (business) information technology is a prerequisite, relevant certifications (e.g. CISA, CRISC, etc.) round off your profile
• First experience in the areas of Technology Risk such as IT Risk, Governance and Compliance, Digital and Cyber Resilience, Cloud Risk Management, Transformation Risk, Artificial Intelligence Risk or similar
• Basic knowledge of technology risk. Experience with relevant security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL, NIST, etc.) are a plus
• A must: Passion for consulting and technology risk topics as well as entrepreneurial action
• Guarantees of success that will help you get ahead with us: The ability to work in a team, determination, commitment and a quick grasp of things
• As an international company, we require German and English (fluent)

What we are looking for:

Are you as ambitious as we are? As a member of our high-performing teams, you'll develop the tech skills and mindset to become the leader you want to be - the leader the world needs. Use our reach, our technology, our teams and our culture to fulfil your potential and change the world. Learn from the best, surround yourself with the brightest minds and ask better questions to get even better answers. The unique experiences you gain at EY will stay with you for life. It's in your hands - It's yours to build. 

What you offer

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or (Business) Information Technology (Uni/FH).
• Interest in advisory topics.
• Skills that will help you progress with us: Ability to work in a team, determination, willingness to work hard and quick comprehension skills.
• As an international company, we require English. German is a plus.

Ideally, you also have

• Previous experience in IT audit, IT risk or IT security, preferably with a financial services provider.
• CISA certification.

What we are looking for

Are you as ambitious as we are? As a member of our high-performing teams, you'll develop the tech skills and mindset to become the leader you want to be - the leader the world needs. Use our reach, our technology, our teams and our company culture to fulfil your potential and change the world. Learn from the best, surround yourself with the brightest minds and ask better questions to get even better answers. The unique experiences you gain at EY will stay with you for life. It's in your hands. It's yours to build.