Job Description
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a continuously growing team, which has been announced as Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the second consecutive time, for our almost 3,000 professionals!
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams
Join us as we commemorate 100 years of EY in Greece this year. Experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki and Crete and contribute to building a better working world.
The opportunity
You will join the local market leader in Risk Consulting. Our clients, major players in the local and international market, operate in a fast-paced environment, characterized by continued disruption and transformation. Your future teammates, being talented, supportive, values-driven, diverse and high-performing professionals, help clients navigate complexity, assess business opportunities, protect value, drive sustainable growth and instill trust across their internal and external stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities
You are expected to work efficiently in diverse teams, be adaptable, flexible and inclusive, showcasing strong communication skills and teamwork. You are anticipated to manage time effectively, think critically and creatively with the desire to learn and understand new concepts, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
For this role, it is expected that you will:
- Work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, translating regulatory complex requirements and business needs into actionable strategies, policies, methodologies and processes
- Design comprehensive risk management frameworks across the spectrum of financial and non-financial risk types such as credit, market, liquidity and operational risks
- Support our clients with the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors in business origination and risk management operations, including, among others, climate risk quantification and stress testing, sustainable finance framework operationalization and ESG data strategy implementation
- Analyze regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations for capital adequacy, liquidity & funding position, risk governance, risk strategy and risk appetite, stress testing, as well as other items in the supervisory agenda
- Design new processes, systems, reporting frameworks and ultimately transformative solutions
- Support the development and validation of mathematical/statistical models for valuation of advanced financial instruments, risk models, and other analytical tools
- Participate in the model development lifecycle of a wide range of credit risk model types, utilizing cutting edge technologies and based on state-of-the-art methodologies. Challenge existing credit risk models by performing model validation and review.
- Support innovative use cases which leverage on modern Artificial Intelligence algorithms to solve business problems. Ensure the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence by applying the principles of responsible AI in existing or new AI models.
- Understand and co-shape the latest banking trends, developing innovative risk management solutions.
- Engage stakeholders through compelling presentations and discussions, fostering a collaborative environment for idea exchange and consensus building
To qualify for the role you must have
- Excellent academic background, including a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Engineering, Operational Research, or other related field. Ph.D. and professional qualifications (e.g. PRM, CFA etc.) will be considered an asset
- Skills in quantitative methods of finance, econometrics and/or statistics
- Knowledge and/or prior experience in topics such as:
- Banking products and services and/or investment products and the key risks associated with these
- Risk management practices across major risk types such as Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Interest Rate Risk and Liquidity Risk
- Risk quantification methods for market risk (e.g. Value-at-Risk, Expected Shortfall) credit risk (e.g. PD, LGD and EAD)
- Sustainable finance, including the incorporation of ESG factors into key risk management policies, processes, methodologies, quantitative models and tools
- Risk-based business planning and performance measurement
- Financial analysis, key performance indicators, and financial accounting
- Regulatory requirements in the banking industry
- Know-Your-Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud and other topics related to financial crime
- Business analysis and functional specifications
- Quantitative & other programming, (e.g. R, Python, SAS, SPSS, SQL) and valuation platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, Reuters, FinCAD or SuperDerivatives)
- Strong written and verbal communication in Greek and English
- Ability/flexibility to travel and work abroad for international projects
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Risk professional certifications, such as PRM, CFA etc.
- Experience in Program and Project Management supported with relevant qualifications
- Experience in Transformation programs
- Leadership experience, with a track record of successfully managing diverse teams and complex projects
- Prior experience as a consultant or client-serving professional
What we look for
Your passion for excellence, your enthusiasm and motivation for personal and professional growth characterize you. You thrive when you connect, learn, innovate and tackle complex challenges as part of a like-minded high performing team. You have a strong desire to make a positive difference in the world not only through your work but also through your other activities.
You demonstrate integrity, respect, teaming and inclusiveness
You are a person with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead
You build relationships based on doing the right thing
If you share these values and you are ready to make a real impact, this role is for you!
What we offer you
Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:
- Developing your professional growth:
- You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
- Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.
- Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
- Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
- Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy various getaways such as short Fridays, Flex Day and Together Day.
- Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
- Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 4 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).
- Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
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