Risk Management Associate

EY Mauritius - About us

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy & Transactions and Tax. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential. Our vision is to become the leading global professional services organisation by building a better working world.

EY RDS has been set up in Mauritius in 2017 to provide support to in-country practices and businesses across Africa through client and enablement services in Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Enablement - Risk Management.

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We'll provide you with experiences that'll shape your career for years to come, because when you grow, we do too. With EY you can influence the future of your career, the businesses you work with and even the world you live in.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Learns the necessary skills and EY policies and procedures to become an effective Risk Management Consultant. Within the scope of the position, the Risk Management Associate will work with their assigned Risk Management Consultant to implement risk management programs, including:

• Supporting the Africa Risk Director and the Africa Risk Senior Manager with ad hoc risk management activities
• Supporting the broader Africa Region RM team as called upon from time to time
• Assisting with preparation of RM reporting to leadership forums, presentations and regular Risk Committee meetings
• Provide support with implementation and execution of the Africa Region Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Provide support with implementation and execution of Risk Management Compliance Framework
   

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Project management

• Confident, proactive and responsible individual

• Motivated and energetic

• Willing to learn and have a positive attitude

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

• Well-developed computer literacy skills

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

• Ability to operate efficiently within a team

• Self-starter who works with little supervision

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
   

Job Requirements:

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Commerce, Risk Management, Accounting, Business Management or related fields

Experience:

Prior Risk Management or other relevant working experience would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for this position

Specific Certification Requirements:

None