Clear Senior Manager Quantitative Advisory Services - Financial Services Risk Management

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, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

EY is currently seeking highly motivated individuals to be part of our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team. You will use analytics and quantitative techniques to help our clients solve Financial Services Risk Management issues facing the financial services sector, drive business efficiencies, and manage risks in our client’s portfolios. Our team is engaged in high exposure quantitative service projects related to the development and validation of financial models used for managing market and credit risks and advanced analytics. 

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

The Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team focuses on applying quantitative techniques within the financial risk management of financial institutions. In addition to the traditional quantitative work in the credit and market risk areas, the QAS team focuses on new topics such as (Gen)AI and integrating ESG into models. Our services include a broad spectrum of solutions, from developing a model to supporting clients in major risk management transformations. 

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! 

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in the QAS team, your primary responsibilities will include delivering risk management and governance, model development and implementation, model/system documentation, and model benchmarking, while establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels and consistently delivering quality client services. Other responsibilities may include: 

• Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships within the advisory practice and across other services
• Contribute to performance feedback for staff and help them build their career
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting and retaining FSRM professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills 

Skills and attributes for success 

We are interested to hear from people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. If you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you. 

To qualify for the role you must have

• 2-5 years of experience in Financial Services, either as part of an institution; in an advisory or business consulting capacity to such organizations or in the regulation of such institution
• Strong academic background including at least a Master’s degree in a quantitative study, e.g. Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experienced in one or more of the following topics: Credit Risk (IRB, IFRS 9), Market Risk (IRRBB, Liquidity, FRTB), Financial Crime modeling, AI/ML modeling, ESG, Derivative Pricing and Financial Services Regulation
• Modelling background, including experience in model development and model validation of Financial Risk and Pricing models and experience of standard techniques used.
• Experience in any of the following software development environments: Python / R / VBA / Java / C++ / SQL / Matlab / .NET
• Ability to drive business development and contribute to the growth of the EY market solutions 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional Qualification e.g. CFA / FRM / CQF
• Project, client and stakeholder management experience 

Already interested? Apply now! 

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• • Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
  • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
  • Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. *Smartphone not applicable to (thesis) interns.
  • Time off: you are entitled to 29 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
  • Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
  • Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
  • Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
  • Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
  • Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis. 

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here. 

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

 Telephone introduction

• First interview
• Second interview

An (online) assessment is a mandatory step in our recruitment process.

AI

We support the use of AI tools in applications, such as ChatGPT, recognizing its inevitability in today's job market. However, we would love to see a dose of your personality in your application. Blend AI assistance with your unique style, allowing us to truly get to know the authentic you, not just the AI-generated version. 

Pre-employment screening

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.