Experienced Manager - Digital Risk

EY; Porto; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Coaching and feedback

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

EY Portugal’s Consulting Digital Risk practice is seeking an Experienced Manager to lead complex engagements focused on IT risk, internal controls and digital transformation. You will guide multidisciplinary teams across national and international markets, delivering pragmatic recommendations and building trusted client relationships.

In this role, you will drive business development, stay ahead of regulatory developments, and contribute to the growth of EY’s Digital Risk practice in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Master's or university degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years in IT Risk, IT Audit, Digital Risk, Internal Controls or related areas.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex project environments.
• Proven ability delivering large-scale client engagements.
• Experience with IT controls frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001/42001) and IT risk transformation services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects focused on Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit with emphasis on IT and Digital Risks.
• Manage client engagements from planning through execution, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Support organizations in identifying, assessing, and mitigating technology and digital risks.
• Develop practical recommendations that create measurable business value for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development with existing and prospective clients.
• Coach and develop junior team members and foster a collaborative learning culture.

Skills

Leadership

IT Risk

Stakeholder Mgmt

IT Audit

ERP risk

Education

Master's degree or University degree in Engineering, Business Admin, Management, CS or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are

With the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our Consulting practice helps organizations embrace transformation and address increasingly complex challenges. We combine deep industry knowledge with innovative technologies to help clients grow, optimize and protect their businesses. Through our multidisciplinary teams across digital, technology, cybersecurity, risk, analytics and business transformation, we deliver meaningful and lasting impact.

The Opportunity

Digital transformation, emerging technologies, increasing regulatory scrutiny and evolving risk landscapes are reshaping organizations worldwide. As part of EY's Consulting practice, the Digital Risk team helps organizations identify, assess and manage technology-related risks while enabling innovation and business growth.

We are currently seeking an Experienced Manager - Digital Risk to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex engagements, support clients in strengthening their risk and control environments, and contribute to the growth of EY's Digital Risk practice across national and international markets.

You will work with leading organizations across industries, helping them navigate technology risks, governance challenges, digital transformation programs and regulatory requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Experienced Manager, you will be expected to:

• Lead and deliver projects focused on Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit, with a particular emphasis on IT and Digital Risks;
• Manage client engagements from planning through execution, ensuring high-quality delivery and achievement of project objectives;
• Support organizations in identifying, assessing and mitigating technology and digital risks;
• Develop practical and sustainable recommendations that create measurable business value for clients;
• Build, develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor;
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development initiatives with existing and prospective clients;
• Manage engagement teams, resource allocation, project planning and financial performance;
• Prepare and review high-quality deliverables, reports and client presentations;
• Support the development of innovative solutions and market offerings within Digital Risk;
• Design and contribute to go-to-market initiatives, thought leadership activities, events and campaigns;
• Collaborate across EY service lines to develop integrated client solutions and multidisciplinary engagements;
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning;
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, regulatory developments and leading market practices relevant to Digital Risk.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong leadership capabilities and team management skills;
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities;
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on business development;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
• A collaborative approach combined with the confidence to work autonomously;
• Professional integrity, sound judgment and a commitment to quality;
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Master's Degree or University Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field;
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, Digital Risk, Internal Controls or related areas;
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and leading complex project environments;
• Proven experience delivering and managing large-scale client engagements;
• Experience in IT Internal Controls and/or SOX-related controls frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 42001 and similar standards;
• Experience conducting IT-related Internal Audit engagements;
• Experience in IT Risk Transformation services, including areas such as: IT Risk Management; Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC); Data Analytics; Policy and Standards Management; Issues Management; IT Regulation and Compliance;
• Experience supporting ERP implementation risk management initiatives and/or ERP security and controls reviews, including platforms such as SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft;
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience assessing or managing risks associated with Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies;
• Knowledge of Responsible AI principles and governance frameworks;
• Understanding of Internal Audit and Internal Control frameworks, including ICFR, SOX, COSO and IIA standards;
• Knowledge of Risk Management and Enterprise Resilience frameworks, including ISO 31000 and COSO ERM;
• Professional certifications or willingness to pursue certifications such as: CISA; CIA; CRISC; COBIT; ISO-related certifications International project experience within multicultural environments.

What We Look For

• A strategic thinker with a global mindset;
• Agile, proactive and highly motivated;
• Client-focused and solution-oriented;
• Comfortable leading teams and engaging with senior stakeholders;
• Passionate about innovation, emerging technologies and digital transformation;
• Driven to create lasting value for clients while contributing to the growth of the team and the broader organization.

What Working At EY Offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
• 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 | Building a better working world.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.