FSO FAAS- INS- Experienced Staff-San Francisco

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  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.  

This position could be located in CA.

 

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team!  

 

The opportunity 

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Experienced Associate to join this exciting and fast-growing area of our business. You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements. In return for helping us to build a better working world, you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment.  

 

Your key responsibilities 

• Manage assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the senior manager/partner, and execute it in compliance with EY's policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. 
• Understand the audit client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the audit client. 
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks. 
• Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. Generate new audit business opportunities by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services. 
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other assurance teams 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills 
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop business opportunities 
• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments 
• Excellent leadership and project management skills 
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadline-driven 

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Eligibility to obtain US CPA licensure in your work state
• At least 1 years of related work experience in audit field for insurance, banking or asset management industries.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

 

Ideally you'll also have 

• Knowledge of current market issues in financial services in the US. 

 

What we look for 

We're interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in t