Risk consulting

Our EY Enterprise Risk Management team (ERM) is looking for an ambitious student (Master or PhD students in applied economics, commercial engineering, finance or commercial sciences) who is passionate about understanding the processes and challenges of non-financial risk management to join us for an internship.As an intern, you will get to work with a knowledgeable and experienced team on various interesting topics and get a first-hand look at what it is like to be in our team.Financial institutions are increasingly confronted with risks stemming from new market trends ( digitalization, cloudification etc.and new regulations ( risk of not being compliant) like ESG, DORA ,EU Retail Investment Strategy etc. In parallel, new tools and techniques allow companies to identify and manage risk exposures which urges them to adopt new solutions and risk management practices.Our team aims to understand how to best leverage technology to optimize operations.About the internship opportunityAn internship within our ERM team will allow you to better understand how we are helping our clients, help us obtain further insights into the market, and will allow you to take ownership of a given end-to-end use case.It can take on many forms depending on your curriculum and / or the time you will be planned to support us.Next to working with our experienced team on a daily basis, typical activities that you may expect to work on can be found below :• Market research on specific topics ( trends & regulations) and how they may impact our clients• Assist our client facing team in the delivery of client proposals as well as projectsMost importantly you will work with the team towards a goal, for you to feel the achievements together with the team at the end of your internship experience.Who are we looking for?• You are on-track for a master degree in (Applied) Economics, Commercial Engineering, Finance, Accountancy or Commercial Sciences• Ability to perform effective research and convey complex topics in a clear, understandable manner• Interest and affinity in non-financial risk and / or compliance• Fluency in Dutch and / or French, with proficient level of business English• An analytical mind and an eye for detail, with accurate documentation capabilities• Strong team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy• Eager to learn more about the Financial Services market in Belgium and beyondWhat’s in it for you?• You will join a team of passionate experts who help deploy best practice for operational risk management, within a leading, global professional services firm.• You will join a growing Enterprise Risk management (ERM) practice, moved with an entrepreneurial spirit in an agile way• You will be coached daily by one of our experienced professionals• You will receive guidance, both on technical matters and soft skills and project management, and access to state-of-the-art technologies.We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.While our client-facing profession might require regular travel, and at times working at client sites, we are committed to help you achieve a lifestyle balance.At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.About EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world.This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.About EY Financial ServicesEY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services practice (the Financial Services Organization, FSO) integrated in the EMEIA region.An international team of over 11000 professionals are working across borders for our clients in the financial sector : Banking, Insurance and Asset Management, in all service lines : Consulting, Tax, Strategy and Assurance.Last updated : 2024-08-25