Technology Risk Assistant Manager

GRANT THORNTON; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Technology Risk Services Assistant Manager. The ideal candidate will have an IT audit qualification and experience in technology risk internal auditing. Key responsibilities include managing audit assignments and preparing reports. The firm promotes an inclusive culture and offers flexible working options to help balance work and life commitments.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT audit qualification is required.
• Experience in tech risk UK internal auditing is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assignments in technology risk services.
• Assist in preparing audit planning documents.
• Deliver fieldwork and document internal audit reports.

Skills

IT audit qualification (CISA, CISM, CISP or similar)

Technical security controls assessment

Cloud auditing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

ERP auditing (SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle Fusion)

Data Protection/Privacy awareness (GDPR)

Communication skills

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft packages

Job description

A look into the role

As a Technology Risk Services Assistant Manager within our Business Risk Services team practice, you will:

• Take ownership of allocated assignments.
• Assist with the preparation of draft terms of reference/audit planning documents and provide input into budgets for technology risk internal audit reviews.
• Deliver fieldwork, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with GT methodologies, appropriate testing has been performed, and evidence to support key decisions has been obtained.
• Support in close-out meetings with clients to ensure they have a full understanding of issues identified and these are agreed.
• Document draft and final internal audit reports, providing appropriate recommendations which are tailored to the needs of the intended audience with minimal Manager and Partner input.
• Assist with client proposals, presentations, and other business development opportunities as necessary.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Technology Risk Services Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a relevant professional IT audit qualification (typically CISA, CISM, CISP or similar) and experience in tech risk UK internal auditing. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of scoping, delivering, and reporting on technology internal audits.
• Experience in assessing and testing technical security controls in areas such as firewalls, cloud configurations, network monitoring and antimalware solutions.
• Experience of auditing public (such as AWS Azure and Google Cloud) and/private (such as VMWare) cloud platforms.
• Experience with auditing ERPs such as SAP S/4 HANA and Oracle Fusion.
• Experience of auditing areas such as Data Protection/Privacy (inc GDPR), IT Strategy, Change Management, Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery, IT Infrastructure (including Databases), and IT asset management
• Experience of testing of IT general (ITGCs) and automated IT controls to support SOX audits or Service Attestation Reports (such as IASE3402 etc)
• Some experiencing of auditing technology transformation programmes and system implementations
• Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages.
• Familiarity with related regulation and frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, NIST, GDPR etc would also be helpful.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) and experience of writing IT internal audit reports will be key.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.