Risk Consulting - Digital Risk - Senior Consultant - Seattle

EY; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EY in the United States seeks a risk consulting professional to lead IT risk engagements, reviewing processes, remediating controls, and onboarding tools within compliance frameworks. The role emphasizes client collaboration, on-site and remote oversight, and mentoring junior staff to deliver high-quality services.

The position supports a flexible hybrid work model with travel up to 20% and opportunities to develop expertise across SOX, SOC, ISO standards and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required.
• Experience in IT risk consulting or IT auditing for professional services or industry.
• Travel availability at least 20% and willingness to work beyond standard hours.
• Certifications like CISA/CISSP/CISM/CPA are a plus; not required for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork for IT risk engagements and interact with client leadership.
• Review IT processes and controls, remediate and implement controls, onboard new tools into compliance frameworks.
• Provide in-person and remote oversight and coaching to engagement team members.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

IT risk

Regulatory frameworks

Project management

Mentoring

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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.

The opportunity

The objective of our risk consultingservice is to support clients with the development, implementation, improvement, and modernization of their compliance programs to address the constantly changing risk and technology landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market, and when required by regulation or contract.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will operate as a fieldwork leader for engagements to help our clients develop and strengthen their IT compliance programs. You will work directly with clients to review their IT processes and controls, remediate and implement controls, onboard new tools and services into compliance frameworks, and assist with the readiness and adherence for new compliance regulations. Your responsibilities include both in-person and remote oversight and coaching of engagement team members, reporting to both senior engagement team members and client leadership, as well as partnering with our key client contacts to complete the engagement work.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of IT-related risks and controls for complex information systems, i.e. microservice and/or cloud computing environments. Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services we provide. Remain attentive to current industry trends, and new compliance regulations to enhance the value delivered to our clients.
• Advise clients using your working knowledge of industry frameworks/regulations such as but not limited to: SOX, SOC1/2/3, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI, HiTrust, NIST, CSA, etc.
• Collaborate with other onshore and offshore members of the engagement team both in-person and virtually to plan the engagement, develop project plans and timelines, and manage project health against the project plan.
• Serve as a fieldwork leader by directing the daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors and client stakeholders of engagement status, identifying and escalating challenges to supervisors or client stakeholders on a timely basis, and managing staff performance to consistently deliver exceptional client service.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills and inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members to meet or exceed expectations in accordance with agreed upon timelines. Demonstrate a commitment to the development of junior team members by providing clear guidance, providing regular constructive feedback, and embodying the expected gold-standard behaviors.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members by creating a positive team environment, providing insights on ways to further their development and interests, building genuine relationships, and demonstrating care for their holistic career and personal growth.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as an IT risk consulting or IT auditor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry
• Bring your experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) risk consulting (b) financial statement audits; (c) internal or operational audits; and/or (d) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements;
• We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 20% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, computer science, information systems, informatics, computer engineering, accounting, or a related discipline
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA or CA certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager.

What We Look For

We’re looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,900 to $179,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $117,500 to $203,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

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EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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