Technology Risk, Associate/ Senior Associate

Overview

Technology Risk is a specialised field within technology consulting that focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with an organisation's technology landscape. In today’s digitised world, businesses rely on technology to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver seamless customer experiences. With increased use of technology come risks such as cyber threats, data breaches, system failures, regulatory non-compliance, and operational disruptions. As part of the Technology Risk practice, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of experienced consultants and engage with clients from different sectors to address technology risk challenges and implement robust risk management strategies. This role offers extensive learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects across geographical locations and emerging technologies, and the chance to contribute to shaping the risk landscape for clients while helping them navigate the digital landscape with confidence.

What you will do

• Engage in end-to-end technology risk engagements, collaborating with team members from various functions to overlay points of view and industry insights through research and analysis; formulate solutions and recommendations to address clients’ needs, challenges, and risks.
• Assess technology risks and evaluate the design and operation of controls related to complex IT environments and systems against frameworks, regulatory and third-party standards; assist in developing risk-based IT internal audit programmes.
• Participate in the planning and execution of engagements; close out engagements by producing high-quality documentation and reports.
• Identify and communicate value-adding recommendations on technology risk and control management issues, as well as performance improvement opportunities for clients.
• Use advanced tools and technology to analyse and review data.
• Attend meetings with clients to define problem statements, analyse key priorities and issues; collaborate with team members to conduct workshops, develop responses to client inquiries, and ensure timely reporting.
• Assist the management team with business development activities, including formulating offerings and propositions, proposals, presentations, and publications.
• Collaborate across global and advisory teams in technology consulting, cyber security, internal audit, and deals advisory to deliver holistic solutions and points of view to clients.

Who you are

• Possess recognised tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Accountancy/Commerce/Business, or related disciplines.
• 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in IT audit/assurance or IT advisory; experience in IT Risk and Compliance, IT Governance, IT Internal Controls, or IT Audit is advantageous.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Good knowledge of the system development lifecycle, information security, and IT management; ability to learn emerging methodologies, technologies, and skills quickly.
• Self-motivated with an inquisitive, innovative, and resourceful mindset; able to work under pressure with changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated interpersonal, organisational, presentation, and report-writing abilities and attention to detail.