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Coming from a non-accounting background, what could I expect with working in Tech Risk?

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I have just completed my EY virtual experience and awaiting results

Haider J. asked a question to EY

Category: Career Advice

Date asked: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Last reviewed: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Sam L.

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk

Hi Haider, we absolutely welcome people from non-accounting backgrounds. I come from a Politics and International Relations background myself :) The exams we do in first year are a bit tougher for non-accounting backgrounds but we get so much support to help us through them it rarely makes a difference

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Haider J.

As an engineering graduate, what caught my interest was learning about new technology and problem-solving

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Sam L.

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk

We tend to find that those from STEM backgrounds do really well given the skills you gather during your degree

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Haider J.

That's good to hear. How did you find getting up to speed with new technology?

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Sam L.

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk

It's a lot of on the job training - you learn lots very quickly but getting to know the new technologies comes fairly easier

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Hamza P.

Hi, sorry just a question from me, did you have any experience with different technology prior to joint the scheme?

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Haider J.

What are day-to-day activities on a client visit?

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Sam L.

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk

I didn't have any coding experience, just the usual technology you might expect (using MS Office apps for uni work etc).

Client site visits vary. We sometimes just work from there so that we can approach the client with any questions. Sometimes it'll be a lot more formal meeting with senior clients.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Hamza P.

What were the requirements in terms of technical knowledge and what were you asked in your interview in regards to that?

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Sam L.

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk

Just a good knowledge of what we do as a team. No technical knowledge is assumed as we'll teach you that when you join.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Haider J.

Cheers Sam

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Sam L.

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk

You're welcome, good luck with the application

Thursday, May 20, 2021

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