PwC Risk - IT Audit - Riyadh
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About the Role
PwC Middle East is seeking a Manager for Technology Risk in Riyadh. You will help leading enterprises identify, analyze, and respond to technology risks, advise on cybersecurity and compliance, and assess controls against standards like ISO27001 and NIST CSF.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a diverse regional team to help leading enterprises identify, analyze, prioritize, and respond to technology risks
- Advise top management, cybersecurity, internal audit, compliance, and risk management functions on technology risk matters
- Maintain an up to date understanding of the latest Information Security and cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies
- Assess both existing and emerging technology risks, and review and test the design and effectiveness of technology controls
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to help safeguard clients’ systems and data
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative information and cybersecurity risk assessments
- Support and advise clients in mitigating existing and future security and technology risks
- Assess clients’ environments against leading international and regional security standards and frameworks
- Contribute to building strong client relationships and development of key accounts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology Management, or related field
- Strong client management skills
- Experience conducting stakeholder meetings to assess organizational processes, risks, and controls
- Solid knowledge of security industry standards, best practices, tools, and methodologies
- Ability to identify technical security gaps and propose effective remediation strategies
- Understanding of risk management methodologies and concepts
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Professional certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC)², CISA, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, CRISC, ITIL Foundations
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About Us
- With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks.
- For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey.
Line Of Service Overview
- At PwC Consulting, you’ll shape strategies that redefine industries and drive national visions.
Business Unit Overview
- As part of the Risk Consulting team, you’ll help organizations strengthen resilience and build trust.
How You’ll Contribute
- Collaborate with a diverse regional team to help leading enterprises identify, analyze, prioritize, and respond to technology risks.
- Advise top management, cybersecurity, internal audit, compliance, and risk management functions within the enterprise on technology risk matters.
- Maintain an up to date understanding of the latest Information Security (IS) and cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Assess both existing and emerging technology risks, and review and test the design and effectiveness of technology controls.
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to help safeguard clients’ systems and data against potential threats.
- Collaborate with a diverse talent pool of regional and international teams to successfully deliver key projects.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative information and cybersecurity risk assessments, identifying high risk areas and recommending risk response plans.
- Support and advise clients in mitigating existing and future security and technology risks, including organizational resilience and disaster recovery management activities.
- Assess clients’ environments against leading international and regional security standards and frameworks, such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, ITILv4, and NCA ECC, to support regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to building strong client relationships and the development of key accounts.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in applied sciences such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology Management, or a related field.
- Strong client management skills with the ability to interact effectively, consolidate requirements, and translate them into actionable deliverables.
- Experience conducting stakeholder meetings to assess organizational processes, risks, and controls.
- Solid knowledge of security industry standards, best practices, tools, and methodologies.
- Ability to identify technical security gaps and propose effective remediation strategies.
- Understanding of risk management methodologies and concepts, with the ability to apply structured approaches to risk analysis and response.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging technical and non technical audiences.
- Professional certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC)², CISA, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, CRISC, ITIL Foundations.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate benefits, drawbacks, and rationale for risk response strategies.
- Professional, adaptable, and collaborative approach to working across diverse teams and projects.
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