Consultant and Senior Consultant - Technology Risk, Financial Services

About the role

EY is hiring a Consultant or Senior Consultant for its Technology Risk practice serving financial services clients in Melbourne. You will provide technology-related risk services to banking, insurance and wealth management clients, working in a hybrid arrangement. The role is based in Naarm (Melbourne) and may be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technology risk and assurance projects for audit and non-audit clients.
• Deliver external audits focused on technology controls, including IT general controls and automated controls.
• Learn alongside clients on cyber risks and risks from new technologies such as AI and cloud.
• Deliver independent assessments, including compliance reviews against regulations and maturity assessments against industry frameworks.
• Deliver technology and cyber control assurance services such as GS007, ASAE 3150, SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports.
• Help clients address regulatory agendas such as APRA requirements, CPS 234 and CPS 230, and the use of AI and AI-accelerated cyber threats.
• Identify, evaluate and manage risks arising from engagement with third-party service providers.

Required profile

• Financial services industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience in IT audit supporting external audits, controls assurance reports, internal auditing and IT risk management.
• Result-oriented, commercially client-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on unfamiliar tasks.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for emerging technologies is a plus.
• CISA, CISSP or other relevant certifications are a plus.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Benefits including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• Competitive salary of AUD 77,000 to 118,000 depending on skills, experience and location.