Conflicts Management – Assistant Director | EY Careers – Kochi

Job Description

Job Summary

EY is seeking a Conflicts Management – Assistant Director to join the Risk Management Services (RMS) team in Kochi, India. In this role, you will identify and manage potential conflicts of interest across new and existing client engagements, ensuring compliance with EY internal policies and global regulatory frameworks.

This position is ideal for professionals with 10+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, or professional services, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and provide strategic solutions.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Develop process expertise for identifying and addressing conflicts of interest.
• Coordinate GDS support for conflict checking across multiple clients.
• Build domain knowledge of EY service lines, industries, and local characteristics to link conflicts to services.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and identify best practices within conflicts management.
• Oversee operational, financial, and strategic aspects of conflict checking, including KPIs, TAT, reporting, invoicing, and headcount planning.
• Implement a robust early warning system for zero-surprise delivery.
• Conduct training for new and existing GDS conflict checking team members.

Client Management

• Serve as primary escalation point for conflict checks.
• Assist leadership in meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations through a robust client management framework.
• Share regular reports and KPIs with leadership and stakeholders.

People Management

• Lead performance management and appraisals for team members.
• Ensure team adherence to conflict checking workflows and tools.
• Recommend training and development to enhance technical and soft skills.
• Coach and mentor team members for professional growth.
• Conduct regular team meetings and focus groups to foster a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with recruitment to ensure optimal team composition and onboarding experience.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Exceptional customer service skills with responsiveness and commitment to quality.
• Advanced project management skills, handling multiple time-sensitive projects effectively.
• Outstanding communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Strong ethical standards, integrity, and professional values.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments.
• Proven experience managing large teams (40–50 members).
• Global mindset and experience engaging in diverse international settings.
• Analytical aptitude with methodical problem-solving skills.
• Innovative mindset to improve processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree from a reputed institute.
• Preferably an International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management or similar.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in conflicts management, compliance, or risk management.
• Exposure to international clients and Big 4 compliance functions preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong research and analytical skills, knowledge of databases.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of differences between risk advisory and risk management.
• Public speaking and presentation creation.
• Critical thinking with ability to solve problems independently using data.

What EY Offers

• Collaborate with a team of commercially savvy, technically skilled, and highly motivated professionals.
• Work with global executive risk management teams to strengthen compliance frameworks.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and skill acquisition.
• Inclusive culture that values trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Exposure to innovative technology and global projects.

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Shape your career at EY Kochi as an Assistant Director – Conflicts Management and play a key role in protecting the firm’s independence, mitigating risk, and supporting client engagement success.

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