Associate | Executive – Ernst & Young
Job Category: Legal, Banking & Insurance
Job Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka is inviting applications for the position of Associate / Executive – Compliance & Integrity Services to join its Compliance team in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a background in law, compliance, corporate governance, or business management to work on regulatory advisory and compliance engagements. Successful candidates will help clients strengthen their integrity frameworks while gaining exposure to privacy and data protection, corporate governance, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption initiatives.
Position Details
Position: Associate / Executive – Compliance & Integrity Services
Company: Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Department: Compliance & Integrity Services
Industry: Professional Services
Experience: Minimum 1–3 Years
Job Category: Legal, Banking & Insurance
Company Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Consulting, Strategy, and Transactions services. EY helps organizations navigate complex business challenges through innovation, integrity, and professional excellence while providing employees with world-class learning opportunities, international exposure, and rewarding career growth.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience in compliance, corporate secretarial, legal, or risk-related functions.
- Pursuing or completed an academic or professional qualification in Law, Corporate Secretarial Practice, Business Management, or a related field.
- Strong spoken and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and escalate client compliance risks and regulatory issues in a timely manner.
- Develop recommendations and implementation plans to address complex compliance challenges.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research and assess the impact of legislative changes and international best practices.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Prepare regulatory alerts, compliance updates, and thought leadership materials.
- Support business development initiatives by identifying and engaging potential clients.
- Deliver high-quality compliance and regulatory advisory services across client engagements.
Required Skills
- Regulatory compliance.
- Corporate governance.
- Legal research and analysis.
- Risk management.
- Privacy and data protection.
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance.
- Communication and stakeholder management.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Report writing and documentation.
- Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
- Exposure to complex regulatory advisory and compliance engagements.
- Professional learning and career development opportunities.
- International exposure and collaboration.
- Inclusive and supportive working environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume to the following email address. Please mention “Associate/Executive (Compliance & Integrity Services)” in the subject line of the email.
Email: careers@lk.ey.com
Important Notes
- Applicants should clearly mention “Associate/Executive (Compliance & Integrity Services)” in the email subject.
- Candidates with experience in compliance, legal, corporate secretarial, or risk-related roles will have an added advantage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.


