Technology Risk & Assurance Strategy 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

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.