Digital Risk Services Leader: Strategy, Growth & Impact

Elliott Davis; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible schedules

Maternity & parental leave

Health & wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Career development

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a seasoned Digital Risk Services Practice Leader to steer IT audit, SOC reporting, PCI and related risk advisory within Assurance. This Director/Partner-level role drives strategy, growth, quality and cross‑functional collaboration across the firm.

The leader partners with Assurance, Cybersecurity, Risk Advisory, Financial Services, Tax and Consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions, develop new opportunities, and mentor a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, IT, MIS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SOC reporting, IT audit, PCI, technology risk, assurance, cybersecurity, or related advisory/compliance services.
• One or more of the following certifications is required: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional credential.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in the execution of audit, assurance, advisory, or compliance methodologies, including development and review of work programs, process flows, reports, control summaries, and client deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit, SOC reporting, PCI, technology risk management, internal controls, and related professional standards or frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead a practice, service line, market offering, or significant portfolio of client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to build market presence through networking, speaking engagements, industry associations, thought leadership, and strategic business development activities.
• Demonstrated success developing business opportunities, managing executive relationships, contributing to proposals, and expanding client relationships.
• Ability to manage practice financials, including revenue growth, gross margin, budgeting, realization, billing, collections, and resource planning.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, develop, retain, and attract high-performing professionals.
• Exceptional executive communication, client service, presentation, writing, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across service lines and contribute to integrated solutions that address complex client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Practice Leadership and Strategy: Set and execute the strategic direction for the DRS practice.
• Own practice growth, financial performance, quality, people development, and market relevance.
• Align DRS priorities with the broader Assurance practice and firm strategy.
• Monitor market, regulatory, technology, and client trends to inform service strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Business development

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, IT, MIS, Cybersecurity, or related field

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking a seasoned Digital Risk Services Practice Leader to steer IT audit, SOC reporting, PCI and related risk advisory within Assurance. This Director/Partner-level role drives strategy, growth, quality and cross‑functional collaboration across the firm.

The leader partners with Assurance, Cybersecurity, Risk Advisory, Financial Services, Tax and Consulting teams to deliver integrated solutions, develop new opportunities, and mentor a high‑performing team.