Independence Consulting Practice Manager - EY

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. Do you want to do more with the knowledge you've gained during your career to assist EY in its regulatory obligations while achieving responsible growth, both now and in the exciting future ahead? EY's support of the efficient operation of capital markets requires independence from our issuance of audit opinions on financial statements, which is fundamental to the audit profession and is pervasive in all dealings between EY member practices and their audit and assurance clients. Maintaining EY's independence means that EY member practices and EY personnel should be and should appear to be free from interests that might be regarded as being incompatible with objectivity, integrity, and impartiality while also supporting our client serving teams in providing solutions to our clients. **The opportunity** In an increasingly connected world that changes how to manage risk, Independence professionals who understand fast-paced technology advancements and innovations in the services we deliver to our clients are critical in assisting our teams in quickly responding to client needs and ensuring that our proposed services are permissible. But that's reactive. As an Independence Consultant Manager, you'll be involved in those discussions as well as proactively working with teams in assessing potential offerings and ensuring that our ability to provide them would be permissible. **Your key responsibilities** Do you want to be at the forefront of our digital and transformative offerings? In this role, you will help our teams comply with the firm's Independence and Risk Management (RM) policies and associated regulations, when working with clients, vendors and others. But mere compliance can often be performed by bots or AI. We are looking for talented, tech and business-savvy entrepreneurs who can work closely with our engagement, sector, and service line teams to see what is around the corner, to dream about what is possible and move those ideas forward in a manner that is compliant with our regulatory obligations. Yes, you'll consult on Independence policies, procedures or processes, including business relationships, public company independence procedures, interactions with audit client vendors, SORT and ecosystem relationships. You'll also review work products related to EY offerings/solutions, proposals and statements of work as it relates to Independence to identify independence threats, considerations and safeguards, and review new and existing client or vendor relationships to mitigate risk to the firm. You will have the opportunity to interact with executive level personnel across the global organization, and across service lines and industry sectors, serving as an ambassador for RM. The projects you'll work on are complex in nature, and may impact country performance, ongoing relationships with major clients or important vendor relationships. In this role, you'll have fairly broad decision-making authority, subject to review by Global and US SEC Independence Center leaders. **Skills and attributes for success** + Use knowledge gained from in-depth client service experience to resolve Independence policy and procedure issues, violations and concerns + Manage client relationships so that expectations are met or exceeded by advising what to expect and by when, and through listening and responding to client needs + Understand key requirements of regulators' independence rules and firm policies and is knowledgeable about Risk Management areas outside of Independence + Identify emerging risks and propose solutions to address these related to proposed engagements or service offerings **To qualify for the** **role** **you must have** + Project management skills to successfully handle multiple projects and initiatives concurrently + Ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts + Adept at solving problems across multiple service line, industry sector and geographic Areas + Proficient at driving and adapting to change + Competent at delivering tough messages to executive leaders within the firm + English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication + Strong listening and interpretation skills + Good working knowledge of emerging technology + At least 7 years related experience + Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience **Ideally, you'll have** + The ability to exercise significant levels of independent judgment and discretion when analyzing complex issues and risk across industry and service lines + A demonstrated capability to thrive in ambiguous circumstances + An ability to understand emerging technologies and corresponding business disruptions + Use your knowledge and experience and refer to the firm's Independence and related policies and regulations, to identify appropriate opportunities and solutions **What we look for** If you're looking for a cushy job, this is not it. We are looking for our best analytical minds coupled with an understanding of business and technology to assist our engagement teams in delivering value to our clients. We are looking for motivated professionals who want to do more but in a different capacity. To add rigor to our development efforts. Because of the pace of change, you will always be busy, but we also recognize the need for personal flexibility. We're interested in people who will take responsibility for complex Risk Management/Independence projects or significant aspects of highly complex projects. Develop materials that reflect thought leadership. Deliver training and presentations to clients, leaders and Q&RM team members on new developments and their impact. We are looking for professionals who will take the ideas of our client serving teams and lead them forward in a compliant manner. We seek the unique professional with an optimistic outlook coupled with unwavering commitment to our professional obligations. **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 base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $96,300 to $180,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,600 to $204,600. 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. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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, financial, and emotional well-being. + **Continuous learning:** You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. + **Success as defined by you:** We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. + **Transformative leadership:** We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. + **Diverse and inclusive culture:** You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.** EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.? EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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