Technology Risk Assurance - Manager - Central Region

EY; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Paid time off

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior IT Auditor/Risk Adviser to lead and coordinate IT risk assurance engagements across client organizations. You will work with executive-level client personnel to assess IT controls and governance and guide teams through complex audits.

The role emphasizes collaboration, tech-savvy analysis, and strong communication. You will travel as needed, apply professional standards, and contribute to delivering high-quality assurance services within EY’s Risk Assurance practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years IT audit or IT risk advisory experience.
• Experience in audits, SOC reporting, or ERP security reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft).
• Willingness to travel and work extra hours as needed.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagement teams at an executive level.
• Analyze and enhance information systems for internal control.
• Assist clients and risk professionals in IT control engagements.
• Provide guidance to team members and coordinate with client management.

Skills

IT auditing

Risk assessment

Project management

Client management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location: Chicago, St Louis, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Detroit, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Tampa

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.

EY offers assurance technology assessments and attestation services, fostering audit quality and instilling confidence and trust in the adoption and implementation of emerging technology. As companies accelerate the adoption of technology solutions in all aspects of their business, specialized knowledge of IT is integral to the execution of high-quality audits and the need to safeguard internal controls. In Technology Risk, we assist in assessing risks, identifying gaps, mitigating audit risk and enhancing technology-related investments in support of a financial statement audit, audit of internal controls over financial reporting, System and Organization Controls Reporting and other forms of attestation services. These services enable companies to navigate digital complexities with confidence, making informed decisions for their business while promoting trust in the capital markets.

The opportunity

The objective of ourconsultingrisk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk 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 be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
• Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends. Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.
• Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.
• Bring your significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft).
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired. If you are non-certified, you are required to become certified within 1 year from your date of hire.

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 harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• 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 is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $134,000 to $223,300
  • Bay Area California offices – $139,500 to $232,70
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $111,600 to $204,700
• Individual salaries within these 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.
• 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 | 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.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

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.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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