Technology Risk & Assurance Associate Director

Protiviti Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Study assistance

Professional membership fees

Wellness programs

Global mobility

Networking events

Diversity & inclusion networks

Job summary

Protiviti Australia seeks a senior leader in IT Audit & Technology Assurance to bridge strategy and execution across a diverse client portfolio. You will own engagement economics, guide quality assurance, and serve as the primary client contact for complex technology risk engagements.

Ideal candidates bring 9+ years in technology assurance or internal audit, with CISA as mandatory and a track record in professional services management. Travel locally and nationally is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in technology assurance, IT audit or internal audit.
• 3–4 years of management experience in professional services.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, BIS, Accounting, Audit or related field.
• CISA mandatory; other certifications (CISM, CISSP, CDPSE, CRISC) are a plus.
• Industry focus in financial services, public sector or similar with regulatory knowledge.
• Advanced technical proficiency across cybersecurity reviews, data governance and ITGC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse IT audit and technology assurance portfolio with ownership of engagement economics.
• Review engagement quality, working papers, and draft reports to meet standards.
• Act as primary client contact, manage expectations and identify opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end proposal development and technical statements of works.
• Contribute to internal initiatives and cross-selling across client accounts.
• Collaborate across service lines for a unified client experience.

Skills

IT Audit

Technology Assurance

Portfolio management

Client advisory

Data analytics

Alteryx

SQL

Generative AI

COBIT

NIST

ISO 27001

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/Accounting/Audit

Tools

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

At Protiviti, we believe in empowering our employees. We value diversity and inclusion and celebrate the unique perspectives each employee brings. Our nurturing culture fosters teamwork and growth opportunities that allow individuals to thrive both personally and professionally.

Protiviti is a global business consulting firm composed of experts specialising in advisory, risk and assurance services. We help clients solve problems in finance, operations, technology, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals serve clients in the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues.

Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us:

• You’ll tackle diverse challenges that enrich your skills.
• You’ll collaborate with thought leaders who are eager to share their knowledge.
• You’ll enjoy perks that support work-life balance and personal development.

What You’ll Do:

As a leader in our IT Audit & Technology Assurance team, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategic growth of Protiviti’s Technology Assurance capability within the Internal Audit & Finance Advisory practice and the technical execution & management of a diverse client portfolio.

• Commercial and portfolio management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of IT audit / technology assurance engagements and ensuring deliverables meet Protiviti’s quality and methodology standards while maintaining full ownership of engagement economics, including budget setting, resource allocation and monitoring work in progress
• Quality and risk management: Serve a key reviewer for engagement quality which includes reviewing working papers and drafting and/or reviewing draft reports. Ensure all procedures and findings meet Protiviti’s quality and methodology standards
• Strategic client advisory: Client relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders. Responsible for managing client expectations, resolving conflicts and identifying business opportunities
• Commercial acumen: Proactively identify new client, market trends and engagement opportunities and lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle including the technical drafting of proposals and statements of works
• Practice development: Contribute to internal initiatives such as community working groups, internal training, community outreach programs and go-to-market strategies and identifying cross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts
• Solution integration: Collaborate across Protiviti’s service line offerings (i.e. Internal Audit, Technology Consulting, Risk and Controls and Business Process Improvement) to provide a ‘one firm’ seamless experience for clients.

What We’re Seeking:

• Experience: 9+ years' experience in technology assurance, IT audit, technology risk or internal audit. This includes 3 – 4 years of management capacity in a professional services environment, ideally with experience growing and developing a network of business.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Accounting, Audit or a related field
• Certification: CISA (certified Information Systems Auditor) is mandatory. Other relevant certifications like CISM, CIPP (Privacy), CDPSE (Data Privacy), CISSP (Security), CRISC (Risk and Information System Control or Cloud-specific certifications are a significant plus
• Industry focus: A subject matter / experienced in an industry (e.g., financial services, public sector, energy markets, healthcare) and deep knowledge of that sector’s regulatory landscape
• Advanced technical proficiency:
• Experience in having delivered a broad range of assurance engagements such as, but not limited to, cybersecurity reviews, data governance and privacy reviews, and topical technology assurance topics e.g., ITGC, gen AI & third‑party risk management,
• Strong understanding of COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks or other relevant technology, assurance or risk management frameworks
• Experience with industry standard data analytics and technology enablement tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, generative AI) is highly valued.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (locally and nationally) as needed.

Explore Protiviti

• Learn more about our corporate responsibility - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/corporate-responsibility
• Explore what life is like at Protiviti - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/life-at-protiviti
• Understand our commitment to inclusion - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/inclusion-programme

At Protiviti, we are dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your journey. Our comprehensive benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and beyond, providing meaningful support for your financial wellbeing, health, and personal growth.

• Earn More: Enjoy an incentive compensation plan that includes bonuses at all levels to maximize your earnings.
• Investment in Your Growth:
• Access our Study Assistance Program for business-related courses.
• Benefit from coverage for professional membership fees (up to two per year).
• Participate in our tailored learning and development program, featuring online courses, milestone training, and leadership development aligned with your interests and career goals.
• Utilize our Wellness Academy, which includes health tools, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and work-life resources.
• Take advantage of flu vaccinations, skin checks, a mindfulness program, and discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• See the World: Join our Global Mobility Program for international career growth opportunities.
• Connect with Others: Engage in regular social events and team bonding activities.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Participate in our employee networks, including Women in Leadership, Multicultural, LGBTQ+, and Parents groups.
• And More: We believe that meaningful work should be supported by meaningful benefits, and we are committed to providing a variety of offerings to enhance your experience at Protiviti.

We are committed to accommodating diverse candidate needs during recruitment. We understand unique challenges for neurodiverse individuals, First Nations communities, those with disabilities, and transgender and gender diverse individuals. We ensure equal access and opportunities through necessary accommodations and encourage everyone to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer along with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Commitment to Success as Protiviti’s core values. Our vision is to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Our mission is: We care. We collaborate. We deliver.