Conflicts Management-Associate Analyst

Analyst, Risk Management

The role of the Conflicts sub-function in RMS is to identify and address potential conflicts of interest of new or existing engagements.

The opportunity

This opportunity will enable the professional to help the firm and its client serving professionals in making right decisions with respect to engagement acceptance, in sync with EY internal compliance policies and regulatory framework. This role will assist in evaluating the risks associated with each engagement and suggest ways to mitigate them. As a conflicts management professional, this opportunity enables to assesses internal EY relationships with the parties involved and provides safeguards to address the threat of potential conflict to an acceptable level. The process also identifies certain matters that need to be considered, or complied with, from an independence perspective, as well as other professional ethical standards and legal or regulatory requirements.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a quick turnaround, unstructured & complex environment requiring out of box thinking, logical reasoning, sound communication skills and ability to make quick decisions. The candidate should be able to continuously add value to assigned processes and develop solutions for situations that may not have been previously documented.

The candidate should be flexible in rotational shifts (night shifts applicable for Kochi location)

Your key responsibilities

Technical Expertise:

• Develop an understanding of EY Global / local conflict policies and apply them to real situations.


• Perform initial review of conflict check submissions from EY client serving teams.


• Identify all the relevant entities related to the engagement and perform analysis.


• Review findings to identify potential conflicts.


• Share leading practices and support seniors in the development of training materials.


• Ensuring prompt escalation whenever required.


• Prepare appropriate conflict safeguards for client serving teams to address the firm’s ethical obligations.


• Understand the firm structure, business strategies and service lines of the firm.


• Deliver on pre-defined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and completion.


• Work with large datasets to perform data analysis and generate actionable insights


• Support team in resolving queries, streamlining reporting and improving data accuracy


• Develop and maintain Excel based automation using via VBA, Macros, and Advanced Excel functions


• Build and manage Power BI dashboards using DAX and Power Query for data visualization and reporting


• Design, develop, and manage SharePoint sites, including workflows and document libraries


• Ensure smooth process integration and automation using Microsoft applications

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.


• Attention to detail.


• Good analytical skills with a logical mind-set to take right decisions at right time.


• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or in coordination with other professionals


• Understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information.

Interpersonal skills.

• Good level of written and verbal communication skills.


• Preferably working experience in a Compliance environment but not mandatory.


• Must have good working knowledge of MS office.


• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, VBA, Macros, PowerBI (DAX & Power Query) & SharePoint

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post-graduate degree from a reputed institute.


• Preferably an International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management or similar.


• 0-12 months of experience in the same domain or related profile


• Candidates with exposure to handling international customers/client interaction would be preferred.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge on difference between risk advisory and risk management


• Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar program


• Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data

Technologies and Tools

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, VBA, Macros, PowerBI (DAX & Power Query) & SharePoint


• Experience in MS office suites like Microsoft 365, MS excel, PowerPoint

What you can look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment


• A team which has its foundation in the core values of trust, respect and teaming. The team which focuses on supporting its colleagues to excel in their respective domains and provides avenues to help acquire and demonstrate new skills.


• Opportunities to work with Global Executive risk management teams on strengthening and monitoring compliance framework

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.


• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.


• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.


• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.