Senior Consultant - Capital Markets, Risk Advisory

Location: London
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Requisition ID: 1558039
The opportunity We are growing the Capital Markets team within our Financial Services Risk Consulting practice. This is a dynamic team that is central to our consulting business and leads high-profile and complex risk engagements across a wide range of financial services clients. We work closely with colleagues across our EMEIA and global practices in multidisciplinary engagements, helping clients transform how they manage risk in all areas of their businesses, including strategy, organisation, processes, people and technology. We cover a wide range of transformational risk and regulatory topics at the top of agendas of senior management and regulators, including the evolution of capital markets, the impact of regulatory change, and the supervision, control and resilience of trading lifecycles and markets integrity.
This role offers you the opportunity to work with global capital markets and investment banking clients to shape the risk strategies, frameworks and functions of the future, as well contribute to growing EY's Risk Consulting business. You will work with clients on topics such as controls (e.g. trading controls); conduct (e.g. market abuse surveillance); compliance (e.g. regulatory traceability); and operational risk (e.g. risk framework transformation). At the heart of a critical, inter-connected and innovative industry, you will find yourself answering big questions across a broad and evolving set of risk topics. Our aim is to achieve better outcomes for financial institutions, their customers and the wider market, to build a better working world.
Your key responsibilities Your contribution will help our clients deliver successful results covering a range of risk projects. These can be driven by internal business demands or in response to the regulatory agenda. You will work to support clients through the full lifecycle of delivery from review and assessment through to target state design and implementation. You will build a deep understanding of how financial services firms work, knowledge across risk types and the challenges facing today's senior leaders at our clients, becoming a trusted business advisor.
As a Senior Consultant you will be expected to deliver high quality work across a number of areas, including, but not limited to:
Engagement delivery: roles vary by engagement, but are likely to include business analysis, solution architecture, target operating model design, risk and control assessment, dynamic risk reporting, implementation management, regulatory remediation, and project management.People leadership: building and leading high performing teams, coaching, mentoring and serving as a role model for our people.Client relationships: Building credible relationships with clients both by demonstrating industry knowledge, technical skills and an ability to create and deliver analysis to support commercial decision making.Business development: developing long term trusted advisor relationships with our clients, shaping propositions and commercial proposals.Product management/ownership: serving as the risk and technical lead on one or more of our technology assets.Skills and Attributes for Success You will bring a passion for delivering an exceptional client service experience. You have a proactive and collaborative mind-set. You will be outcome focused, but also intellectually curious with a creative approach to problem solving. You have excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills and a track record of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. You bring strong analytical skills and are confident in tackling new topics.
To qualify for the role you must have Experience of working with risk management and governance frameworks and/or strategic planning with an understanding of the practical challenges facing firms.Working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks.Knowledge of Investment Banking products & processes, with experience of working across different functions within banking institutions.A broad understanding of risk management and control frameworks across banking organisations.A demonstrable track record of delivery within complex and time pressured environments.Experience of operating in a project-based environment and ability to successfully deliver projects/engagements, exceed client expectations, manage commercial aspects (e.g. contracts, billing and budgets), and manage quality and risk.Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and be a contributor to large cross functional projects.Knowledge and interest in emerging technology and how it can be used to deliver better risk outcomes.A demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions and ability to work under pressure.Intellectual strength / flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into workable solutions which can then be delivered.A point of view on how the investment banking industry and risk management practices will continue to evolve.A constructive and action-oriented approach.A self-starting attitude with the ability to think and act quickly.Ideally, you'll also have Working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g. MAR, MiFID II, PRA/FCA rules and guidance, Resilience, CSDR) and a view on how these might evolve.Experience with GRC systems, such as IBM OpenPages, ServiceNow, Archer etc.A good range of influencing skills.Experience working in a client facing professional services environment.What we look for We are seeking Capital Markets professionals, with good knowledge of Investment Banking processes and products, to join our growing team to build our business and support our clients build more resilient, efficient and profitable businesses.
We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic team members to drive delivery of client engagements and to develop new solutions and market insights to drive revenue growth.
It is likely that candidates will have some experience working in other large consulting firms, financial regulators or larger capital markets institutions.
What we offer We offer an attractive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
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.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

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