Technology Risk Consultant

The Opportunity for a Technology Risk Consultant at EY

New technologies are changing the way businesses operate, offering potential for new services, markets, and operational changes. However, these opportunities come with associated risks. EY, a recognized leading independent provider of risk consulting services, is seeking a Staff Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with clients to help them understand and address the risks associated with the technologies that support their business.

Our clients operate in a world where achieving and sustaining performance is more difficult than ever. As a Technology Risk professional, you will be focused on helping them to better manage their risks. To successfully turn risk into results, you’ll help our clients to become more effective at managing scarce resources, make better decisions and reduce their exposure to negative events. You’ll work in high-performing teams that drive growth and deliver exceptional client service, ensuring you play your part in building a better working world.

The successful candidate will collaborate with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process. You will also assist clients and other IT professionals in performing Technology Risk, information technology (IT) control, application control, and security engagements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT-enabled business processes.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance.
• Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of technology trends to identify engagement and client service issues, communicating this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
• Cultivate business development opportunities.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Highly professional with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments.
• Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong team working skills are essential.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A Bachelor's degree in information systems, commerce, computer science, engineering, business, finance and/or other related major.
• Candidates must also possess or be actively pursuing related professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM or CIA.
• SOX experience considered an asset.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in managing and/or leading projects, information technology operations, internal audit or internal controls.
• Experience with project management, information security or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP would be considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in at least one of the following: financial statement audits; internal audits; operational audits; IT general controls assessments; Service Organization Control reporting engagements; and, ERP security and controls reviews (SAP, Oracle, Guidewire, JD Edwards or PeopleSoft).

What We Look For

As an ambassador for the Technology Risk team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations. We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognised for exceeding expectations.

• Core skills: Advanced data & evidence management, client management on remediation programmes, driving innovation & continuous improvement.
• Technical skills: Strong technical insight, practical knowledge & capability in your specialist capability.
• Versatility: Proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment.

What EY Offers

EY offers a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. This includes a discretionary bonus program, comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends, statutory holidays and paid personal days, and a range of exciting programs and benefits.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this role in Toronto is $54,000 to $81,500. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Key skills/competency

• Risk Management
• IT Audit
• Internal Controls
• Compliance
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Assurance Services
• Data Analysis
• Information Security
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)