Senior Consultant - Technology Risk, Jeddah
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Overview
- At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
- We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
- The opportunity
- EY is inviting applications from GCC nationals and qualified female candidates to join our MENA team across various GCC locations.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are eager to make a real impact, work directly with our clients, and deliver valuable insights.
- Our aim is to support both the national hiring priorities mandated by governments in the region and to strengthen gender diversity within EY.
- This reflects the inclusive values we uphold as an organization and demonstrates our commitment to creating a welcoming and diverse workplace.
- Your key responsibilities
- A large part of the role will be engagement delivery and EY will expect the candidates to lead and deliver engagements with very minimal supervision.
- EY also expects the candidates to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities.
- The candidate will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to EY's clients.
- An existing track record of successful engagement delivery in Technology Risk is expected of all candidates for this role.
- A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous.
- A broad background across IT and Cybersecurity is expected with specific experience in the following areas:
- Expertise in Risk and Governance Frameworks, including IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST), ISO 27001 standards, information security principles, policy development, and risk assessment.
- Proficiency in IT Systems Audit, encompassing planning, execution, audit methodologies, complex IT environment evaluation, control weakness identification, and effective communication of findings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), covering ITGCs, ITACs, SOX requirements, supporting financial audits with IT expertise, and strong liaison skills with financial auditors.
- Good understanding around the application systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and operating systems and databases.
- Strong understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including BCP/DRP principles, business impact analyses, recovery strategy development, and plan testing.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including common threats, vulnerabilities, basic principles, and contributions to cybersecurity discussions.
- General Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, project management, organizational, leadership, client service, and business development skills.
Skills and attributes for success
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or in a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in IT audit, information security, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of ITGC/ITAC, information security frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- What we offer you
- At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences.
- We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
- Learn more.
- Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?
- Apply today.
- To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. **EY** \| Shape the future with confidence
- EY is shaping the future with confidence by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
- Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
- EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
- Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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