Assurance FAAS – Staff | EY Careers Kolkata
Job Description
Summary
EY (Ernst & Young), a global leader in assurance, consulting, and advisory services, is hiring for the role of Assurance FAAS – Staff in Kolkata. This position is part of EY’s Quantitative and Commodities Center (QCC) within the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice. The role offers hands-on exposure to commodity risk management, financial modeling, valuation, trading analysis, and advanced data science techniques. If you are passionate about quantitative finance, commodities markets, and risk analytics, EY provides the scale, technology, and mentorship to build a rewarding career in one of the world’s leading professional services organizations.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Assurance FAAS – Staff |
|---|---|
| Company | EY (Ernst & Young) |
| Location | Kolkata, India |
| Department | Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) |
| Team | Quantitative and Commodities Center (QCC) |
| Work Schedule | Full-time |
| Experience Required | 1–2 years (Graduate) / 2+ years (Bachelor’s) |
| Key Skills | Quantitative Finance, Risk Management, VBA, Python, R, Excel |
| Travel | Occasional |
| Salary | Competitive |
About the Role
As an Assurance FAAS – Staff at EY Kolkata, you will work on quantitative modeling, risk management, and portfolio analysis across multiple commodities (energy, agriculture, metals, and softs). This is a client-facing role where you will apply statistical programming, machine learning, and advanced financial techniques to solve complex challenges.
You will be part of a highly skilled QCC team with deep industry knowledge, supporting global clients in trading, procurement optimization, hedging strategies, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and enhance quantitative financial models for commodities and financial contracts
- Implement stochastic simulations, market factor analysis, and valuation models
- Apply Python, R, and VBA to conduct risk and pricing analytics
- Use data visualization tools to present technical results to non-technical audiences
- Draft clear and concise client reports highlighting findings and recommendations
- Collaborate across EY service lines on complex commodity risk projects
- Adapt to new client objectives, markets, and renewable energy trends
Skills & Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ related experience, OR
- Graduate degree + 1 year of related experience
- Disciplines: Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, or Engineering
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in VBA and at least one of Python or R
- Strong Microsoft Excel expertise
- Familiarity with derivatives pricing models and computational finance
- Knowledge of stochastic and numerical methods
- Preferred Experience:
- Financial and commodity markets exposure
- Risk management and portfolio analysis background
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Ability to complete an approved certification within 2 years
- Problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach
Why Join EY?
- Work in a global, multicultural environment across 150+ countries
- Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge risk management and analytics
- Develop under the mentorship of industry leaders in FAAS and commodities
- Access world-class learning resources, certifications, and career growth pathways
- Be part of EY’s mission of building a better working world
Apply Now
If you are ready to advance your career in quantitative finance and risk management with EY in Kolkata, don’t miss this opportunity.