Senior Consultant  – FIDS

The Third-Party Due Diligence team is a part of the Forensics and Integrity Services (Forensics) provided by EY. It particularly investigates conducting background checks on the vendors or other affiliated parties of the clients in order to understand the risk involved while getting into possible business relations with such third parties. The information is extracted by conducting secondary research using subscribed databases and public domain information sources.

Opportunity within EY Forensics and Integrity Services team in supporting on legal support aspects, including but not limited to, e-discovery, document review, legal research, contract abstractions, and regulatory compliance engagements targeted toward global organizations.

Your key responsibilities

1. The position requires candidates to assist clients with due diligence, background checks, and reputational risk assessment services by gathering information on specific targets (individuals/ entities) in order to highlight any red flags in order to enable the client to identify issues of concern and manage their risk, especially integrity, reputation, and background risks.
2. The position is apt for people who are inclined towards desktop research by using multiple proprietary databases and general secondary sources 
3. Knowledge of various red flags while entering into third-party relations 
4. Knowledge of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act (UKBA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) guidelines.  
5. Are willing to learn and go the 'extra mile' to achieve client delight 
 

Skills and attributes for success                                           

• Excellent oral and written abilities

• Secondary research and report writing 

• Proven relationship development and project management skills

• Hardworking, Adaptable and a Quick learner 

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• A recognized University Degree in a related discipline

• This may include an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Management/Business Administration,  Business Information/Technology, Finance, Public Administration, Data Sciences, etc.

Ideally you’ll also have

The person will be required to gather data from multiple sources, check the authenticity of the same data with the client's objectives and present it in the desired format. The person will be responsible for his/her own output and has to make sure that the information gathered and presented is 100% correct

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.

What working at EY offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2023 a reality.