IT Risk - Director

Corporate Finance Group Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Risk Director to lead project teams and engage with clients across various sectors. This role involves overseeing IT audits, compliance assessments, and business process improvements while ensuring adherence to standards like SOX and COSO. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in IT audit and a strong technical background, complemented by excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a dynamic firm, fostering client relationships and driving internal staff development initiatives. If you are self-motivated and have a passion for risk advisory, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, systems implementations, or Information Security.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of relevant standards like SOX and COSO.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and interact with clients on all aspects of engagements.
• Identify areas for improvement and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.

Skills

IT Audit

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Certified CISA

Certified CIA

Tools

SOX IT General Controls

COSO

SOC 1

SOC 2

ISO 27001

NIST standards

Job description

IT Risk Directors work closely with senior management of Fortune 500, mid-cap and start-up companies, as well as all levels of CFGI staff from Consultant to Partner.

Engagements include IT Internal Audit, SOX implementation and testing, attestation/certification readiness work, business process improvement projects, compliance and other assessments.

CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their external auditors (or other professional service firms) on all aspects of engagements, including:

1. reviewing IT controls testing, process narratives, flow charts or procedures for other types of assessments;
2. approving engagement scope, project plans, risk assessments, testing approach and specific procedures;
3. identifying areas for improvement and value-add;
4. preparing reports or other appropriately styled presentations of findings and recommendations;
5. preparation for, and participation in Audit Committee meetings or other senior management meetings;
6. developing and managing relationships with client management;
7. managing engagement economics; and
8. business development with new and existing clients.

Furthermore, Directors are seen as part of the Firm's leadership and have internal responsibilities for staff development, training, internal projects, and the continual improvement of the Risk Advisory team.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

1. Certified CISA, CIA or other standard auditing certification combined with solid IT audit experience.
2. 10+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry performing IT audit, systems implementations, or Information Security;
3. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and ability to assimilate easily into teams;
4. Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of SOX IT General Controls, COSO, SOC 1, and SOC 2;
5. Awareness of ISO 27001, NIST standards, HIPAA, FAIR, and other relevant standards;
6. Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities;
7. Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable;
8. Strong project management skills.