IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (Financial Services Focus)

Baker Tilly•Portland, OR

4d•$78,100 - $126,500

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Senior Consultant for its Risk Advisory practice, with a focus on financial services. The role supports clients in assessing and managing technology, financial, and operational risks, drawing on knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity. The consultant works with client executives and management teams, develops an understanding of client businesses and industries, and provides recommendations and implementation support for processes and controls. Work spans IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery, cybersecurity, third-party risk, IT general controls and application controls, SOC reporting, and regulatory and compliance requirements. The consultant also contributes to internal audits and IT control assessments, prepares client reports and work papers, and builds client relationships while continuing to develop technical expertise. The posting gives a compensation range of $78,100 to $126,500; actual compensation depends on relevant factors. Baker Tilly offers eligible employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Work location status should be discussed with a talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
At least three years of experience.
Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
Flexibility to travel to client sites, including overnight travel as needed, up to 30%.
Ability to work onsite at a client three days per week as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or a related program.
CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certification(s).
Three or more years of IT audit or cybersecurity experience.
Previous experience performing IT SOX and IT FDICIA audits.
Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm.
Experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

Work with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks in business systems.
Develop knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction and work across multiple engagement areas.
Analyze clients’ businesses, systems, and risks, and recommend business and process improvements aligned with their operations and objectives.
Assist clients in implementing processes and controls that address key risks.
Assess, manage, and optimize IT risk across cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
Review client processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify design and execution gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
Assist with developing audit programs and conducting internal audits and IT control assessments.
Prepare executive summaries and final client reports, and document and review engagement work papers in accordance with accepted internal audit methodologies.
Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide high-quality client service.
Develop knowledge and experience across technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
Pursue ongoing learning and development through internal and external education, training, and cross-training.
Network and build relationships internally and externally with clients.