GDS Assurance - Technology Risk FS - Senior Associate

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As Technology Assurance Senior, you’ll be responsible for handling the engagement teams and contribute technically to Risk Assurance client engagements and internal projects within the company. The role involves assisting the Managers & Staff while actively participating within the client engagement. In line with EY commitment to quality, you will manage risks associated with technology operations and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices for your clients. As a member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the technology assurance framework, including risk assessments, control implementation, and compliance monitoring.
• Lead the planning and execution of IT audits, including the evaluation of system controls, security protocols, and IT governance practices.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technology practices align with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Manage the engagement teams, providing guidance, training, and feedback to junior team members.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify and mitigate technology risks, including cyber threats, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client and onshore stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends, risks, and regulatory changes that may impact the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across the organization.
  
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Work effectively as a team player - collaborate and share responsibility, and support team members to succeed.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of self and junior team members.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, MBA in any domain
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT audit, Service Organization Controls Reporting (SOCR - SSAE 16 / ISAE 3402) SOC 1, 2, & 3 Reporting, IT General Controls and IT Automated Controls
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CISM are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of IT and security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of documentation and data analysis tools like Word, Excel, Access,
  
  

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