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Ernst & Young Risk Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Feb 2022

Ernst & Young Risk Consultant Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join EY?
  • Q2. What are your career goals
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should we select you?
  • Q2. What are the top key risks faced by an IT company?
  • Ans. 

    Top key risks faced by an IT company

    • Cybersecurity threats and data breaches

    • Technological obsolescence

    • Intellectual property theft

    • Vendor or third-party risks

    • Regulatory compliance

    • Human error and insider threats

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain what you are doing in your currect profile?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working as a Risk Consultant, where I assess and analyze potential risks for clients to help them make informed decisions.

    • Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities

    • Analyzing data to evaluate the likelihood and impact of risks

    • Developing risk mitigation strategies and recommendations for clients

    • Communicating findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different aspects of security like application and infrastructure.
  • Ans. 

    Security aspects like application and infrastructure are crucial for risk management.

    • Application security involves securing software applications from threats like malware and unauthorized access.

    • Infrastructure security focuses on protecting the underlying IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases.

    • Both aspects are essential for comprehensive risk management in organizations.

    • Examples of application s...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you mitigate those risks identified?
  • Ans. 

    To mitigate identified risks, we implement risk management strategies, create contingency plans, conduct regular risk assessments, and ensure proper communication.

    • Implement risk management strategies such as risk avoidance, risk reduction, risk transfer, and risk acceptance.

    • Create contingency plans to address potential risks and minimize their impact.

    • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify new risks and evaluate t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you have any certifications?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Mostly logical reasoning questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic finance questions like journal entries
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Q2. Tell me about your education
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Case study on how to increase penetration of a global electronic manufacturer. The interviewer provide lot of data and charts.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions. Tell me about a situation where you managed ambiguity?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain what you are doing in your currect profile?
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working as a Risk Consultant, where I assess and analyze potential risks for clients to help them make informed decisions.

    • Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities

    • Analyzing data to evaluate the likelihood and impact of risks

    • Developing risk mitigation strategies and recommendations for clients

    • Communicating findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different aspects of security like application and infrastructure.
  • Ans. 

    Security aspects like application and infrastructure are crucial for risk management.

    • Application security involves securing software applications from threats like malware and unauthorized access.

    • Infrastructure security focuses on protecting the underlying IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases.

    • Both aspects are essential for comprehensive risk management in organizations.

    • Examples of application s...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you mitigate those risks identified?
  • Ans. 

    To mitigate identified risks, we implement risk management strategies, create contingency plans, conduct regular risk assessments, and ensure proper communication.

    • Implement risk management strategies such as risk avoidance, risk reduction, risk transfer, and risk acceptance.

    • Create contingency plans to address potential risks and minimize their impact.

    • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify new risks and evaluate t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Do you have any certifications?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Easy round yaarrr eassyyyyy

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Easy questionsaaa and eaysyyyyyy
  • Q2. No such questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easyyyyy questionnnnn very easyyyyyy

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Growth, explosure

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be real, confident, smart
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Finance related question
  • Q2. Tell me sbout yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a risk analyst with a strong background in data analysis and risk assessment.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and a Master's degree in Risk Management.

    • I have worked for 5 years in the insurance industry, analyzing data to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

    • I am proficient in statistical software such as R and Python, which I use to analyze large datasets and create risk models...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and clear your basics
Be fluent
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at SVNIT Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There were like job assigning problems, calendar problems like 1 works for sun and mon only, 2 works for 11 and 12 date of the month so tell me last working day of 3.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How is https secured, you are from electrical engineering where python is used in electrical
  • Ans. 

    HTTPS is secured using SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data transmitted between a web server and a browser.

    • HTTPS uses SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data, providing secure communication over the internet.

    • SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security) are cryptographic protocols that provide secure communication over a computer network.

    • SSL/TLS certificates are used to verify the identity of a web...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Ernst & Young Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Ernst & Young Risk Consultant interview?
Ernst & Young interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Ernst & Young interview process are Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Ernst & Young Risk Consultant interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Ernst & Young. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Ernst & Young expect are Access Control System, SAP, SAP GRC, SAP Security and Cobit.

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