Senior Consultant - Technology Risk - Assurance - Toronto

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Paid personal days

Job summary

EY in Toronto is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Technology Risk team. You will lead day-to-day engagement execution, coordinate activities, and work with clients to optimize IT controls and security across the business environment.

You will analyze information systems, perform IT control assessments, and mentor staff while contributing to the overall risk management framework. A strong focus on communication and client relations is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of IT audits and/or risk assessments and/or technology evaluations
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, MIS or related field
• Possessing accounting/audit designation(s) or working toward one (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM) is encouraged
• Knowledge of IT frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST is a plus
• Experience with data and analytics tools like ACL; providing IT support to non-IT auditors

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engagement execution and coordinate team activities
• Assist clients in employing information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiency and minimize risk
• Work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems for internal control processes
• Perform IT control and security engagements and discuss findings with client management
• Lead on-site coordination, planning, and mentoring of staff on engagements
• Prepare IT external audit reports on control adequacy and effectiveness and propose improvements

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Data analytics

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

NIST

ACL

Job description

Senior Consultant - Technology Risk - Assurance - Toronto

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Requisition ID: 1754370

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Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY is seeking a Senior to join our Technology Risk team. This professional will lead day-to-day engagement execution and coordinate team activities, as well as directly assist clients in employing information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will also work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other IT professionals in performing information technology (IT) control and security engagements.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Financial Audit IT Integration – Execution of IT related audit procedures (including IT related procedures beyond ITGCs) in support of financial statement audits and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (integrated and non-integrated audits)
• Internal Controls Attestations – Focus on providing an opinion on management’s assertion over business processes and controls including IT General Controls.
• Service organization reporting – Focus on the issuance of third-party reports in the form of 3416 reports, SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports, etc.
• Provide high-quality professional day-to-day management of internal/external audit engagements/projects and understand EY’s practices and service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings
• Lead and support the on-site coordination role for audit clients including planning, briefing team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends, coaching and mentoring staff, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value to be delivered.
• Support preparation of IT external audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency of a control or process.
• Able to discuss and resolve IT audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.
• Perform technology risk assessments and support controls transformation, remediation, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Support clients in developing and enhancing technology risk and control frameworks aligned with regulatory, compliance, and business requirements.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance engagement quality, efficiency, and insights.
• Lead workstreams and coordinate with client stakeholders and cross-functional EY teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Highly professional with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments
• Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build strong client relationships
• Strong team working skills are essential
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice
• Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Staff, Leadership and Partners
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff on engagements.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in IT audits and/or risk assessments and/or technology evaluations;
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.
• Possessing relevant accounting / audit designation(s) or working towards one (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM) is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, NIST or other IT frameworks would be as asset.
• Experience with data and analytics tools such as ACL; providing IT support to non IT auditors.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, OneNote and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret clearance
• Willingness to travel
• Hands on experience with project management or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle EBS JDE and SAP or information security would be an asset.

What We Look For

As an ambassador for the Technology Risk team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations. We are seeking high-performing individuals who have been recognized for exceeding expectations. We’re interested in highly motivated, talented individuals who demonstrate curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a strong ability to think outside the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative, embrace data and AI-enabled ways of working, and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex technology risk and assurance issues, this role is for you.

What we look for

As an ambassador for the Technology Risk team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations. We are seeking high-performing individuals who have been recognized for exceeding expectations. We’re interested in highly motivated, talented individuals who demonstrate curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a strong ability to think outside the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative, embrace data and AI-enabled ways of working, and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex technology risk and assurance issues, this role is for you.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $72,000 to $108,000

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