FAAS Regulatory specialist - Senior Associate

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Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) Regulatory unit provides work under assurance and consulting roles.​ FAAS Regulatory supports  the external regulatory audits of a variety of banking clients – giving confidence to the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Prudential Authority, investors, in the strength of a banks’ prudential position.​ In addition, our professionals advise and provide assurance over the level of compliance with regulatory and prudential aspects as set out in the Basel framework as adopted by the SARB. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team to help clients in the financial services sector understand and manage their risk and regulatory requirements in order to ensure compliance with all prudential aspects, whilst enhancing your knowledge and expertise in risk management, governance and overall banking compliance.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.


• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.


• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 


• We are looking for someone that wants to explore and start a career in financial services

Qualifications:

At least an undergraduate degree or post-graduate qualification in either of financial risk management, investment management, finance or banking.  

• BCom Finance / Financial Sciences


• BCom Economics with Risk Management


• BCom with major in Banking


• BCom Investment Management

Minimum of 24 months work experience in financial services industry relating to either finance, risk management, compliance or the regulatory environment.

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.


• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.


• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.


• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.  


• Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a highly skilled team, we'll help you achieve your potential.


• You will be offered a 12-month fixed-term contract for the duration of the Graduate Development Programme

What you can expect

• You MUST apply online via our EY Careers website: Apply for Student Programs (ey.com)  


• If you are a first-time applicant, you need to register your profile and upload the following as one merged documents: CV, a certified copy of ID, Matric certificate and latest up to date academic record. 


• If you already have a profile, please make sure that your supporting documents (CV, a certified copy of ID, Matric certificate and latest up to date academic record) are updated and uploaded.


• Your application will be assessed and if the above-mentioned requirements are met, a recruiter will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps in our recruitment process.


• The respective closing date for applications is grad programme specific and applications will close once we have acquired our intake target.