Associate / Senior Associate - Independence - Riyadh (National Talent)

Location: Riyadh Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: Jul 30, 2026 **Job description** ------------------- Requisition ID: 1730931 **Associate / Senior Associate \- Independence – Risk Management – Riyadh** At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. **The opportunity** We are seeking a highly motivated graduate to join Independence – Risk Management team. This entry\-level position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in compliance, risk, and ethics. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the MENA Independence Procedures \- Center of Excellence, ensuring compliance with auditor independence rules, including EY Global and local country policies. **Your key responsibilities** * Support the MENA Global Public Company Independence Procedures \- Center of Excellence team by applying knowledge of auditor independence rules and EY policies. * Assist in assessing client acceptance and performing periodic independence procedures. * Build and maintain effective relationships with EY team members across the region. * Promote commitment to ethics, audit quality, risk management, and independence within the firm. * Participate in additional projects as needed to support the independence initiatives. **Skills and Attributes for Success** * Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Risk, Accounting, Business, or equivalent. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work across multiple stakeholders. * A keen interest in compliance, ethics, and maintaining independence standards. **What We Offer You** At EY, we’ll develop your future\-focused skills and provide world\-class experiences. You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment, and your talents will thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability\-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. **EY \| Building a Better Working World** EY is creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for today’s most pressing issues. EY teams work across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected network, and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.