IT Controls & Digital Risk Advisor – Financial Services

EY; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an IT Internal Audit professional for the Financial Services Organization (FSO) to plan, execute, and lead IT risk and control engagements for clients in the financial services industry. You will assess complex IT systems, support SOX testing, and provide strong client service and leadership across engagements.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan work, communicate findings, and contribute to business development within EY’s FSO Digital Risk & Cyber practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years IT auditing or IT risk advisory experience.
• Experience leading IT internal audit, external audit, and SOC/IT control engagements; financial services exposure preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform IT internal audit engagements for financial services clients.
• Assess IT risks, controls, and regulatory compliance; test and report findings.
• Lead fieldwork, manage engagement teams, and develop work programs and budgets.
• Contribute to business development activities within financial services.

Skills

IT audit

IT controls

Regulatory knowledge

Privacy & security

SOX/internal controls

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems

Graduate degree in related field

CPA/CISA/CISSP/CISM/CIA or equivalent (within 1 year)

Job description

EY is seeking an IT Internal Audit professional for the Financial Services Organization (FSO) to plan, execute, and lead IT risk and control engagements for clients in the financial services industry. You will assess complex IT systems, support SOX testing, and provide strong client service and leadership across engagements.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan work, communicate findings, and contribute to business development within EY’s FSO Digital Risk & Cyber practice.