Director, Analyst, Audit Planning, Risk Coverage & IT Audit

Gartner • Irving, TX

6d • $148,000 - $175,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gartner’s Director Analyst is an insights leader within the Business & Technology Insights group, producing pragmatic, provocative, and actionable research for world-leading organizations. The role advises Chief Audit Executives and their teams as part of Gartner’s Assurance Practice, including through client meetings, sales support visits, and Gartner conferences. It focuses on writing and speaking about best practices in audit planning and risk coverage, leading internal insight discussions among analysts, and collaborating across the Assurance Practice.

The Director Analyst creates research and presentations on internal audit and technology-related risks, helps clients address complex challenges, and contributes to Gartner’s research agenda and service delivery. The role also supports sales and client engagement, reviews content, represents Gartner’s research methodology, and mentors junior team members. The position is hybrid, with flexibility to work virtually when productive and to connect with colleagues in person. Travel of up to 25% may be required where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant internal audit or industry experience.
• Ability to assess and develop audit coverage strategies for complex technology-related risks, such as cybersecurity, IT governance, and AI.
• Direct experience leading, performing, or overseeing IT audits, including audits of cybersecurity, IT governance, technology operations, systems, data, or other technology-related risks.
• Applicable experience and deep knowledge of the internal audit leader or Chief Audit Executive role, as well as an industry perspective.
• Exposure to or working knowledge of technology solutions used by internal audit leaders, such as audit management software.
• Ability to lead and develop innovative internal risk assessment and audit planning processes, including using technology.
• Experience working across risk and control groups to improve coordination and risk coverage.
• Experience developing audit coverage strategies for new and emerging risks.
• Executive presence and ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines while producing high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated research and writing excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficiency analyzing and synthesizing data, applying patterns and frameworks, and drawing and defending conclusions.
• Ability to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
• Subject matter expertise and comfort presenting at large- and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape in the subject area and its market dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a multicultural global environment.
• Learning agility and ability to navigate highly matrixed environments.
• Ability to represent Gartner’s research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred.
• CISA certification or a comparable technology audit, risk, or security credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, highly leveraged insights content supporting senior leaders of data analytics efforts in audit functions.
• Develop thought leadership, insights, and actionable approaches that help clients act on their needs and requests.
• Analyze client barriers and needs to identify root causes and reframe thinking to advance strategy.
• Establish insights positions across a team of analysts and bring independent insights to Gartner leaders to inform research agendas.
• Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts, providing actionable insights to clients and vendors.
• Advise clients and prospects in the designated content area through virtual or face-to-face interactions.
• Create and deliver presentation materials for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Support Business & Technology Insights and Sales by providing the voice of the market, helping develop content, and driving client engagement.
• Provide timely, high-quality content peer review.
• Represent Gartner insights, methodology, and strategy as an industry expert.
• Participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate with peers in the Insights community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop processes that improve service delivery.
• Mentor and coach more junior team members.
• Help clients engage regularly with Gartner insights and interactions.

Benefits

• World-class benefits and highly competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan, depending on eligibility and opportunity.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Market-leading benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director