IT Risk Manager

EY GDS (Global Delivery Services) means 40.000 specialists providing globally IT, HR, finance, project management and strategic business services to EY member firms. In addition we deliver support and solutions to clients from all over the world.

The opportunity:

The role of the Enterprise Technology (ET) IT Risk Manager is to enable the conduct of business, through proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation, of IT risks facing EY personnel, facilities, and operations around the globe. This individual partners with the Enterprise Technology IT Risk Leaders and business stakeholders to manage IT strategic risks to enable critical service delivery processes.

Your key responsibilities: 

The IT Risk Management function creates and maintains EY Technologies’ risk management framework, processes, tooling, and strategy. Our primary objectives are to enable EY Technology to build a risk-aware culture, reduce IT risk, defend against internal and external threats, and protect client and EY data.

As an Assistant Director in the ET IT Risk Management team, you will participate in the management of risk across ET including the engagement of firm leadership, the management/remediation of information and technology risks, the interface to operational and business risk activities. You will partner closely with the ET IT Risk Leaders and broader Global Enterprise Risk Management team to execute on the vision, strategy, goals, and objectives for IT Risk Management.

You will aid the organization in understanding the importance of making risk-aware business decisions by supporting risk and security knowledge and championing the need for a risk interventions and plans. You will also be critical to strengthening our risk and security position and continuous improvements to support business objectives and strategies.

Under direct supervision of the ET Risk Leader, the ET Risk Manager is responsible for: 

• Building and maintaining an understanding of the ET organization and key players within it to facilitate quick and accurate communications to appropriate teams.
• Coordinating participation and collaboration with ET key contacts to inform, educate and assist in risk awareness and mitigation activities.
• Subject matter expertise in IT risk assessment frameworks and methodologies
• Assisting with compliance and risk mitigation process improvements
• Analyzing risk data, statistics, and reports to ascertain trends and conclusions to present to ET leadership 
• Executing on IT Risk Management defined risk intelligence plans
• Understanding ITRM’s eGRC system and associated reporting
• Understanding of risk management practices, including audits, assessments, controls, and risk registers
• Improving data quality & resiliency of systems across the ET organization

Skills and attributes for success: 

• Keen analytical mind with a deep curiosity in how processes and technologies work, and the confidence to suggest how to make them better
• Patience and understanding how to build consensus amongst several dispersed teams and strategic objectives
• Excellent teaming skills with domestic and internationally located teams and ability to build relationships with other organizational groups
• Strict attention to detail, excellent critical thinking, logic, and solution orientation, and learn and adapt quickly
• Ability to be comfortable with briefing managers and C-suite level audiences
• Promote a security-first mind set, ensuring decisions are made without compromising core security objectives 

Required Experience: 

• 7+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: information technology, information security, IT risk management, or similar roles.
• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• One or more of the following or equivalent certifications: Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Processional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in related area, Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) 

Preferred Experience: 

• An operational understanding of ISO 27002, ISO 27001, ISO 31000
• Familiarity with local and regional regulatory requirements and how they impact IT policies
• Good appreciation of the business benefits of internal control and good risk management and not just for compliance purposes (i.e., not limited to SOX, PCI or other regulatory mainstay drivers)
• Working knowledge of cloud security fundamentals (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Proficiency in advanced reporting and data visualization tools, specifically PowerBI
• Experience with RSA Archer

Supervising Responsibilities: 

• This role will mentor more junior analysts and assist on-boarding new peers to the team. There will be no formal supervisory duties.

What working at EY Offers: 

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• 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 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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