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Technology Risk Manager - North Assurance

Recruiter
PwC
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
3 Oct 2019

Job Details

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery and coordination of a portfolio of client engagements, working with or managing (internal and client) teams to meet client expectations.

Planning, budgeting, scoping and delivering client assignments. This would include conducting interviews, performing tests of controls and activities, facilitating workshops and leading research activities.

Preparing, reviewing and presenting client deliverables (including written reports and presentations) to summarise finding and recommendations from our work.

Taking responsibility for ensuring that risk and quality expectations are met on engagements.

Helping to develop our Tech Risk capabilities by taking an active role in coaching and developing skills within the team.

Supporting the development of new technology risk propositions in response to change in industry, regulation and technology.

Building client relationships and establishing credibility by demonstrating knowledge of various aspects of technology risk, and identifying opportunities where PwC can assist.

Qualifications and Experience

Significant experience and track record of delivering a range of IT Risk and Control services, including subject matter expertise in one or more of the disciplines listed above.

Strong communication skills (oral and written) – particularly around explaining complex technical issues to non-technical audience in a manner that is clear and unambiguous.

Passionate about technology and willing to take personal responsibility to stay on top of emerging developments in IT.

Good knowledge of a broad range of technology systems and infrastructure components (e.g. applications, operating systems, databases, networks); and related concepts such as digital and cloud.

Good understanding of technology process and risk methodologies, good practice frameworks and industry standards (e.g. ITIL and COBIT).

Strong business acumen – Ability consider broader business and industry issues or impacts when analysing issues or advising clients.

Strong project management and organisational skills; detail-oriented and ability to multitask.

Excellent client-facing interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement.

Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and multiple organisational levels.

Resilience and Integrity – Ability to work effectively in the face of pressure and not compromise on quality or professional standards.

Desirable

Relevant qualifications including CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 (Lead Auditor), Prince2/MSP/AGILE PM, ITIL.

Audit / assurance skills developed either through working in an Internal Audit department, Operational Risk function or in Consultancy / Professional services.

Experience of being a part of an IT department functions, delivering IT change projects or advising clients how to improve their IT operations.

Functional expertise in enterprise applications / infrastructure (e.g. ERP, CRM, Billing or SCM).

Functional expertise in Cyber Security; Data Analytics / Governance or Project Assurance.

Awareness of industry-specific regulatory issues.

In return we offer

Variety - An impressive list of clients with different needs and issues at both technical and strategic levels.


Risk Assurance

We’re a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Today's business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on.

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity

Company

Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.

What we do

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

Where you could work:

  • Assurance
  • Consulting
  • Financial Advisory/ Deals
  • Human Resource Services
  • Internal Firm Services
  • PwC Legal LLP
  • Tax
  • Technology

As a leading professional services network we’re confident we can offer outstanding training and development opportunities, exposure to multi-disciplinary teams, and support from industry-leading experts. Discover where your talent could take you and join an employer that focused on helping you reach your full potential.

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