Risk Consulting - Digital Risk - Senior Consultant - Seattle

EY • Seattle, WA

7d • $117,500 - $203,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The objective of our risk consulting service is to support clients with the development, implementation, improvement, and modernization of their compliance programs to address the constantly changing risk and technology 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of IT-related risks and controls for complex information systems, i.e. microservice and/or cloud computing environments.
• Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services we provide.
• Remain attentive to current industry trends, and new compliance regulations to enhance the value delivered to our clients.
• Advise clients using your working knowledge of industry frameworks/regulations such as but not limited to: SOX, SOC1/2/3, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI, HiTrust, NIST, CSA, etc.
• Collaborate with other onshore and offshore members of the engagement team both in-person and virtually to plan the engagement, develop project plans and timelines, and manage project health against the project plan.
• A bachelor's or master's degree
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as an IT risk consulting or IT auditor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry
• Experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) risk consulting (b) financial statement audits; (c) internal or operational audits; and/or (d) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements
• Availability to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 20% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available).
• Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• A valid passport is required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, computer science, information systems, informatics, computer engineering, accounting, or a related discipline
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA or CA certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a fieldwork leader for engagements to help our clients develop and strengthen their IT compliance programs.
• Work directly with clients to review their IT processes and controls, remediate and implement controls, onboard new tools and services into compliance frameworks, and assist with the readiness and adherence for new compliance regulations.
• Provide both in-person and remote oversight and coaching of engagement team members.
• Report to both senior engagement team members and client leadership.
• Partner with our key client contacts to complete the engagement work.
• Serve as a fieldwork leader by directing the daily progress of fieldwork.
• Inform supervisors and client stakeholders of engagement status.
• Identify and escalate challenges to supervisors or client stakeholders on a timely basis.
• Manage staff performance to consistently deliver exceptional client service.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills and inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members to meet or exceed expectations in accordance with agreed upon timelines.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the development of junior team members by providing clear guidance, providing regular constructive feedback, and embodying the expected gold-standard behaviors.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members by creating a positive team environment, providing insights on ways to further their development and interests, building genuine relationships, and demonstrating care for their holistic career and personal growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree