Manager, Technology Risk Consulting

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About the team

Our Risk Consulting practice is one of Grant Thornton's leading advisory businesses, bringing together experts across Technology Risk, Financial Crime, Internal Audit and Risk Advisory to help organisations manage uncertainty and seize opportunity. We work closely with clients to solve complex business challenges, strengthen governance and controls, and navigate an evolving regulatory and risk environment.

Within this practice, our Technology Risk Consulting team helps organisations build confidence in their technology, cyber and data environments. From technology assurance and cyber risk to governance, compliance and major project assurance, we deliver practical, forward-looking advice that enables clients to innovate securely, manage risk effectively and achieve their strategic objectives.

About this role

Lead meaningful Technology Risk engagements across Controls Assurance (SOC, ASAE), IT General Controls (ITGCs), cyber security, privacy, and data governance.

As a Manager in our Melbourne team, you’ll work closely with clients to understand their technology risk environment, provide practical recommendations and deliver high-quality assurance and advisory outcomes.

You’ll also play an important role fostering the development of Associates and Senior Associates, shaping client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of our national Technology Risk practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Technology Risk engagements across Controls Assurance reporting, IT Audit, Cyber Risk, Privacy, and Data Governance
• Apply frameworks such as SOC, COBIT, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, GS 007 and Essential 8 to assess client environments
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication, strong planning and practical risk advice
• Translate complex technology risks into pragmatic recommendations for executive and technical stakeholders
• Manage engagement scope, budget, delivery quality, risks and stakeholder expectations
• Coach Associates and Senior Associates through review, feedback and ‘on-the-job’ development opportunities
• Contribute to the continued growth of Grant Thornton’s Technology Risk practice in Melbourne

Skills and experience

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a detail-oriented person who enjoys solving problems, building relationships on a strong foundation of trust, and helping clients to make confident decisions about technology risk. We value curiosity, care, accountability and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required

• CISA, CRISC, CISM, ISO Lead Auditor, or other relevant qualification(s) (or currently pursuing)

• IT risk and security management experience within a public practice or corporate environment

• ‘Hands-on’ experience with auditing standards and industry frameworks, such as SOC-2, GS 007, ASAE 3150 and 3402, COBIT, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, Essential 8 and / or NIST

• Demonstrable understanding of Hyperscale IT systems and their deployment across organisations, with the ability to tailor your communication style to the needs of different audiences

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for exceptional client service and delivery

• People leadership experience with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, while providing coaching and mentoring opportunities to less experienced team members

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
 

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With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options and Recharge Time available
• Funded professional membership and study assistance
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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