Location: Chicago
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Requisition ID: 1513975
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
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 Cyber Risk services, the ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing cyber risks across the organization. This role involves working closely with IT, security teams, and business units to ensure that our cyber risk posture is aligned with our business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Your key responsibilities
- Manage multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm.
- Work with high-level client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process.
- Assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.
Skills and attributes for success
- Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues.
- Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends.
- Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.
- Conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impacts to the organization.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to protect against cyber threats.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure that cybersecurity policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
- Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to senior management and the board of directors.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
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.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
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