Risk Consulting - Digital Risk - Cyber Risk - Senior Consultant

EY · Dallas, TX · 4 days ago

On-siteInformation Technology$84k–$155k/yrFull-time

About the role

The objective of our consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market, and when required by regulation or contract. For our Cloud Risk services, our teams look to establish a fit-for-purpose and proactive cloud risk framework and oversight capability to ensure consistency, transparency, and sustainability of public cloud use across the lines of defense.

Responsibilities

Operate as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk.
Work with the engagement team to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process.
Absorb and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems.
Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify engagement and client service issues, and communicate 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.
Support the implementation of cloud risk governance frameworks, contributing to the alignment with client organizational objectives and adherence to regulatory standards.
Facilitate risk discussions on cloud transformation including migration from on-prem.
Assist in the execution of cloud risk monitoring processes, including using tools to detect and address risks in cloud environments.
Contribute to the design of cloud control mechanisms and, on engagements where independent, evaluate effectiveness in mitigating risks and maintaining compliance.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree.
A minimum of 2 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.
Bring your experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft).
Available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available).
Work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
Work with the engagement team to document the business processes dependent on information technology.
Serve as a fieldwork leader by directing the daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
Display and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems.
Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues, and communicate 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.
Support the implementation of cloud risk governance frameworks, contributing to the alignment with client organizational objectives and adherence to regulatory standards.
Facilitate risk discussions on cloud transformation including migration from on-prem.
Assist in the execution of cloud risk monitoring processes, including using tools to detect and address risks in cloud environments.
Contribute to the design of cloud control mechanisms and, on engagements where independent, evaluate effectiveness in mitigating risks and maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree.
A minimum of 2 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.
Bring your experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft).
Available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available).
Work in excess of standard hours when necessary.

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,900 to $179,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $117,500 to $203,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

We offer a flexible vacation policy where you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What We Look For

We're looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $84,400 to $154,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $101,300 to $175,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.