Associate Analyst - Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited (Independence – Clients)
We are looking for a highly motivated professional to work with our internal ‘Quality and Risk’ team in
EDC (Extended Delivery Centre) Hyderabad.
Quality and Risk is an interactive, fast paced team, providing critical support to the Deloitte business. The role of ‘Quality and Risk’ is not only to make sure there is an effective risk management and mitigation framework in place, but also to raise awareness of the issues involved and encourage consultation whenever questions or concerns arise.
The successful candidate will be an active member of the Quality and Risk team helping Deloitte Australia comply with its independence obligations. They will provide key support to the current Business Relationships team by primarily performing independence checks, providing support as the team processes business relationship requests and conduct regular monitoring activities.
As an Independence – Clients team member, you will be responsible for:
• Understanding and implementing Deloitte global policies and rules relating to business relationships with third parties
• Comprehending and understanding what business relationships are and the importance of the role they will play in the team
• Understanding and performing independence checks on third parties with a view of determining whether there are any audit independence restrictions applicable – this includes: o Performing research on third parties to understand the nature of their business, their locations and shareholder and ownership information
o Understanding the corporate structure of third parties and being able to document the findings of checks performed in accordance with the team’s processes
o Applying judgment to understand the firm’s database search matches and to distinguish relevant search matches from those that are irrelevant, analyze and provide initial conclusion as to whether a proposed business relationship could give rise to an independence issue
• Learning how to use various Deloitte internal systems, including actively updating and performing tasks as required
• Providing support on Business Relationships monitoring activities, which also includes completeness testing activities as directed by a senior team member
• Maintaining spreadsheets and trackers ensuring they are up to date, uploading and documenting appropriate evidence of work perform and correspondence with the business
• Ensuring that senior staff review work performed initially with a view of being able to perform day-to-day work independently with minimal errors and knowing when to consult within the team prior to interaction with the business
• Being organized to manage all the work provided to you, including providing clear and timely communication of the status of work
• Developing and growing in the technical understanding of business relationship matters and regulation
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the firm’s Quality & Risk teams, as well as
interacting with the independence team members located in Australia and EDC.
Work Location: Hyderabad
Shift Timings: 6.30 AM to 3.30 PM (flexibility needed to address business needs)
The team
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) team in Hyderabad plays a pivotal role in driving Deloitte Australia’s success by delivering support across a range of functions. There are 6 distinct CoEs empowering various capabilities—including Reporting & Analytics, Finance, Quality & Risk, IT Services, Marketing, and Talent—ensuring seamless operations and strategic advancement.
Within the Quality & Risk (Q&R) CoE, dedicated sub-teams deliver targeted services such as reporting analytics, Partner Dashboard support, comprehensive due diligence for engagements and clients, conflict management, Personal Independence & Risk Solutions at green dot level.
Our mission is to foster a culture deeply rooted in quality and risk awareness. By embedding these values, we empower our professionals to make informed decisions, minimize risks, and consistently deliver exceptional service—strengthening our reputation for excellence and reliability.
Key Skills Required
• Able to manage various work deliverables and tasks, work independently once trained and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Strong researching skills using online company research databases such as ASIC, Ilion, OneSource, Factiva, Hoovers, and other financial websites
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in documenting the work performed and outcomes of independence checks
• Able to work autonomously once trained, and can demonstrate the ability to apply what has been learnt in a consistent way
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and comprehension skills
• Able to follow documented processes, including responding to and/or elevating all queries and issues within 24 hours or within any other TAT specified by business
• To support in ad-hoc projects assigned and on time completion of the same
• Team player with a positive and cooperative attitude
• Personal development – is committed to self-development, seeking to understand own strengths and weaknesses, has self-confidence, able to receive constructive feedback and has a strong work ethic
• Good excel and computer skills
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree with 0 to 18 months of experience in financial research or market research, experience with online business information research tools
• Knowledge about Deloitte Australia & how things function would be an asset
• Any experience prior or current in the Practice Review domain would be good to have.
How you’ll grow
At Deloitte, we’ve invested a great deal to create a rich environment in which our professionals can grow. We want all our people to develop in their own way, playing to their own strengths as they hone their leadership skills. And, as a part of our efforts, we provide our professionals with a variety of learning and networking opportunities—including exposure to leaders, sponsors, coaches, and challenging assignments—to help accelerate their careers along the way. No two people learn in exactly the same way. So, we provide a range of resources including live classrooms, team-based learning, and eLearning. DU: The Leadership Center in India, our state-of-the-art, world-class learning Center in the Hyderabad offices is an extension of the Deloitte University (DU) in Westlake, Texas, and represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to our people’s growth and development.
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Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.
Deloitte’s culture
Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture that is inclusive, invites authenticity, leverages our diversity, and where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.