Senior Associate, IT Internal Audit

KPMG • Chicago, IL

72d • $83,900 - $138,600

About The Position

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, IT Internal Audit to join our Advisory Services practice.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of recent experience working within IT risk, cybersecurity, internal audit or IT compliance function as an internal employee; similar role as part of a professional services firm.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field; CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC or similar certifications preferred.
• Master's degree from an accredited college/university preferred; one or more enterprise technology vendor certifications from IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, AWS, ServiceNow, GitHub, Artifactory, Atlassian, or GitLab preferred.
• Prior knowledge leading and executing IT risk consulting, IT process re-engineering, IT audit, and IT internal controls engagements, leveraging IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity framework, NIST 800-53, IIA GTAG, Cloud Security Alliance, CMMI, and ITIL.
• Proficiency in core requirements and methodologies for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control programs.
• Experience with IT risk management operating models, three lines-of-defense frameworks, integrated risk management practices, and/or risk intelligence capabilities.
• Understanding of commonly used enterprise technology infrastructure, CI-CD pipelines and DevOps management products/solutions from IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, AWS, ServiceNow, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Atlassian, or GitLab preferred.
• Strong leadership and executive communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the clients and senior management team.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and oversee the day-to-day activities related to client engagements in one or more areas such as IT strategy and transformation programs, agile software development/DevOps, business continuity and disaster recovery, cybersecurity, cloud providers and other third parties; data management/governance, emerging technology such as AI, automation, and projects, General IT controls (GITCs) and application controls testing, and regulatory/compliance requirements such as Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), FedRAMP and Payment Card Industry (PCI).
• Review clients' IT traditional and agile processes as well as tools for security, resiliency and DevOps controls against leading practice, industry, or client frameworks; assess capability maturity, identify gaps in design and execution of the controls, as well as communicate issues and recommendations to senior management.
• Work with client senior management to design, and implement new IT risk and control frameworks, sustainable solutions, operating processes and people models to address key and evolving risks, as necessary.
• Complete comprehensive executive summaries, final reports, and deliver to client senior management; document and review engagement workpapers in accordance with KPMG requirements as well as common industry practice for internal audit and risk consulting client engagements.
• Lead efforts in developing and contributing content to related KPMG knowledge bases and internal practice development initiatives, including but not limited to research, thought leadership, marketing collateral, and share forums/peer exchange materials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans.
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees