Senior Manager Consulting Governance Risk and Compliance

What future are you building towards?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart. We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. Do you want work in a dynamic, international environment and continue to develop yourself? Are you curious, critical minded and like to work in high performing teams? In that case we look for you!

Your team – do great minds always think alike?

As a key member of our expanding Risk Consulting team, you'll partner with top-tier clients to strategically navigate and mitigate their most critical risks. Your expertise will empower them to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape, ensuring their continuous success and resilience.

Our Risk Consulting team is a vibrant part of EY Consulting. Here we work together with clients on questions and challenges around risk management, internal audit, digital transformation and ESG. We combine various expertise and backgrounds to make companies future proof. Digitalization and AI play an increasingly important role in this. In our team you will have plenty of opportunities to grow and build strong relationships – both within EY and with our clients worldwide.

As a Senior Manager based in Amsterdam, you'll lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge, technology-driven services. Your expertise in risk, compliance technology transformation, and leadership will be essential in guiding teams through the design and successful execution of key projects and you will have a passion for building the business.

How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world? In this role you will:

• Spearhead revenue expansion by identifying and converting new opportunities in GRC.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements and lead a team of risk professionals.
• Lead large-scale (technology / GRC) engagements and deliver high quality client services.
• Oversee day to day delivery of projects with responsibility for ensuring deliverables and work products are of the highest quality.
• Support the Risk Consulting leadership team in engagement with Board and Executive Level stakeholders.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to ensure the fulfilment of service expectations and deliverables.
• Foster the professional growth of the team with hands-on training and educational programs.

What we’re looking for – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• Extensive experience in risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000, NIST), regulatory compliance obligations (e.g., GDPR, CSRD), and governance structures, with the ability to design and implement effective risk management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to work closely with clients and other stakeholders to define, design, and implement GRC solutions and ensuring they address business requirements and align with future state goals.
• Understanding of Risk and Compliance technology environment their integration points and common key upstream data systems.
• Background in business systems analysis, requirements documentation, technical specification development and testing.
• Experience across various SDLC components supporting implementation of vendor packages.
• Experience helping clients with IT architecture and infrastructure design, sourcing approaches, IT process and cost optimization, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to develop client proposals, project approach, work plans, resource estimates and cost estimates on client opportunities and pursuits.
• Experience developing Offerings, Solutions, and Designs for product implementations.
• Experience managing and motivating teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Cultivated business development opportunities.
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Willingness to travel as required.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in risk advisory (professional services), related GRC experience or related business experience.
• Bachelor’s or above degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favorably but not essential (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP, RA, RE, RO)
• Experience leading and delivering risk technology implementations and risk function transformations.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Leadership as well as proven project management skills
• An innovative and can-do mindset
• Experience with SDLC, Agile Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban methodologies
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility
• A business grasp of Artificial Intelligence and be able lead conversations with clients on AI
• Be able to also support and run analytics engagements within our internal audit and controls teams

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the 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. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people - enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing our people to build their career as well as focus on their wellbeing. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.

What we offer - Is everything that counts being counted ?

• Attractive salary with the possibility of a bonus and additional allowances.
• Flexible working – work where and when it suits you best, including 20 working days per year from another European country.
• Optimal home office setup including a sit/stand desk, office chair, and external monitor.
• Days off 34 vacation days per year with the option to purchase additional days.
• Sustainable mobility – choose from lease bikes, electric shared cars, and public transport subscriptions.

For a full overview of our employment package click here : Hoe het is om bij ons te werken | EY – Global | EY - Nederland .

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The selection procedure exists in general out of 3 interview rounds . An (online) assessment an pre-employment screening will also be part of the process.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.