Senior Consultant - Digital Risk - Risk Consulting

Senior Consultant – Digital Risk – Brisbane 

The opportunity

As our Senior Consultant, Digital Risk, you will work with engagement teams to advise senior executives on managing digital risks, learn and apply evolving digital skillsets, and gain exposure to a diverse range of clients across various sectors, including consumer, government and health. You will assist in planning collaborating with team members to develop scope of works, lead fieldwork, manage staff performance, and use your understanding of complex information systems and industry trends to identify and communicate risks to the clients.

This role is based in Meanjin - Brisbane 

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Learn and apply new, complex, and constantly evolving IT skillsets and topics, across a wide variety of clients including government, financial services and higher education.
• Assist in the coordination, planning, and delivery of various engagements that may include (but are not limited to) Cyber Security, Data Governance, Data Privacy, API Security, Business Continuity Management (BCM), third party risk management and more.
• Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify risks and issues the client may face and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.

What we look for     
To be considered for this role you must have skills and experience including: 

• At least 2 years’ of relevant experience in internal or external audit and/or risk management from an IT, financial and/or operations.
• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. 

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 

• Keen problem-solving skills and business acumen, including time management, spoken and written communication, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and relationships effectively.
• A logical and structured approach to challenges, projects and documentation.and delivering engagement related to AI, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Privacy, and more, while 
   

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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