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Ethics & Compliance - Americas Ethics & Compliance Program, Senior Associate
Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources, and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace, and support EY's growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, Knowledge, and Ethics & Compliance.
The Ethics & Compliance function helps protect EY from risks that arise from its professional practice. Ethics & Compliance teams provide coordinated advice and assistance on independence, conflicts, regulatory and risk management issues, as well as dealing with claims, and any queries regarding the organization's ethics.
Job Summary:
As an Americas Ethics & Compliance Program Senior Associate, you will support the firmwide Ethics & Compliance Program efforts, through:
Supporting the management of the EY Ethics Program, including oversight, communications and awareness raising, execution of data driven initiatives
Maintaining of framework activities to assist the Ethics & Compliance team in sustaining a culture of integrity throughout EY
Execution of effective communication and document management to advise professionals across a range of service lines, industry sectors, and geographic Areas. This will involve dealing with complex, non-standard issues involving ethics.
Identifying and implementing modifications and enhancements, enabling the process(es) to support firm priorities and needs.
You will work independently, with periodic feedback.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in assessing ethics elements, implementing new strategy, and reviewing the application of the ethics framework throughout the firm
Contribute and support design and launch of relevant Ethics & Compliance training programs for the business
Recommend ways to improve process(es), and/or develop new approaches, calling on your Ethics & Compliance, technical, and business experience
Keep documentation and information on process(es) across ethics & compliance platforms up to date
Coordinate Americas Ethics Hotline matters with the appropriate levels of review across regions
SharePoint and Diligent master data management of ethics program elements
Upload and organize resources and meeting materials
Coordinate updates that are provided through the strategic and ongoing meetings
Manage and oversee the confidential platforms and create additions or updates as required
Support and execute embedded ethics processes, programs, reporting, and analysis across various areas to identify potential issues
Develop and manage standard Ethics & Compliance program communications as required
Gain an understanding of the key requirements of firm policies and regulators' rules regarding ethics, integrity and operating an ethics program. Translate this knowledge into action plans and recommendations as appropriate
Keep abreast of emerging knowledge, trends and lessons learned. Identify topics for training presentations to communicate new developments (and their impact) to clients and Ethics & Compliance team members. Support development of training material and assist in presenting at training sessions
Support research and analysis across the topics relevant to the compliance program. Interpret policies and processes, determine required actions, and document the diligence with which tasks are performed, to help meet the demands of external regulators
Develop relationships, and build a network of people within your team and across the firm
Gain a solid understanding of relevant parts of the EY business
Provide support and act as a liaison for active and in development technology enablement projects
Skills and attributes for success:
Ability to write processes, procedure manuals and plans on complex matters that are easily understood
Strong technical abilities and the use of analytical methodology to execute projects
Independently answer complex, non-routine questions from internal clients
High degree of personal ownership and accountability, with the ability to prioritize workload and deliver credible outputs within strict deadlines
Understand the need for change initiatives and act as a positive advocate for necessary changes as it relates to the process
Analytical approach to evaluate existing processes to offer innovative ideas for improvement and allow for operational efficiency and effectiveness
To qualify, candidates must have:
Strong research and problem-solving skills
Understanding of Department of Justice guidance for compliance programs and willingness to gain further knowledge/certifications (e.g. LEPC) in ethics program creation and maintenance.
Astute attention to detail
Flexibility to adapt to different working situations
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Proficient technology skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, workflow tools such as Archer a plus)
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks in a timely manner
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Approximately 3 - 5+ years related experience
Ideally, you will have
Enthusiasm for capturing and analyzing data
Confidence in communicating with people in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage tasks and activities in a timely manner and be responsible for specific outcomes
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $65,400 to $115,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,500 to $130,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financi