Manager - Digital Risk - Risk Consulting

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Wellness incentive

Parental leave (gender-neutral)

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

EY in Perth seeks a Manager for its Digital Risk team to lead IT risk and audit engagements with diverse clients. You will supervise engagement teams, evaluate IT controls, and deliver clear client reports. The role offers flexible hours and a pathway to senior leadership in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualification highlights include a degree in finance/business/IT and professional accreditations (CISA/CIA/CISM/CISSP). A strong client focus and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering IT risk and audit engagements such as IT general controls, SOC1/2/3 or SOX.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with client-facing experience.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality audit work on time.
• Experience across multiple industries and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits/assessments of IT processes against leading frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, SOX).
• Manage teams delivering IT risk and audit engagements and design IT controls.
• Prepare client reports and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Nurture client relationships and coordinate across internal/external teams.
• Assess current controls to mitigate evolving risks and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Audit

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Business acumen

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in finance, business, accounting, IT or related discipline

CISA

CIA

CISM

CISSP

CBCP

CIPP

Job description

Location: Perth

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 2 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1723667

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Manager to join our Digital Risk team. This role provides an opportunity to take your career to the next level in a growing team and develop your leadership skills in an inclusive and diverse environment. Our clients come from a wide range of industries, and we work with them to build trust and confidence. If you love Technology Risk and Audit, working for a broad range of clients and want to make an impact, come join our team.

This is a hybrid position based in Perth. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading the execution of audits/assessments of IT processes against leading practice IT risk and security frameworks and common standards (e.g. CoBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes Oxley Act)
• Managing teams to deliver IT Risk and Audit engagements - including the execution of evaluating and design of IT controls (e.g. application & IT general controls) in support of internal audits as well as Program Assurance engagements
• Assisting in the preparation of reports for clients and other stakeholders
• Nurturing client relationships to achieve service expectations, deliverables and outcomes
• Partnering with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks
• Working effectively across multiple internal and external teams, building strong relationships across Consulting teams and with clients
• Ensure client deliverables are on time and to the standard expected by the client and engagement partner/principal

Skills and attributes for success

• A passion for Audit
• 5+ years delivering Audit engagements such as IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, SOX or ASAE Audits.
• Practical and solution-oriented approach to assess new technology, and evaluate and advise on impact, risk and remediation
• High level communication and engagement skills, including exceptional report writing abilities
• Strong business acumen, commercially focused attitude
• Inspiring leadership capability with the motivation to develop others, build high performing teams and effectively delegate with appropriate levels of support
• Excellent project management skills including ability to lead fieldwork
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in finance, business, accounting, IT or related discipline
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)

What we offer you

At EY,we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

• Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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