Senior Consultant - Technology Risk, Jeddah
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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.
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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.
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\| 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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