Senior Manager of IT Audit and Risk

Senior Manager of IT Audit and Risk

Location: Wrocław / Katowice - 2 days office/3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a risk mindset who is passionate about building a better working world through the power of people, technology, and innovation? We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our dynamic Digital Risk team and make a real impact in the rapidly evolving world we live in. Within Risk Consulting, you will focus in the areas of IT Risk Management, IT SOX, IT Regulatory Compliance, IT Audits, IT and Digital Transformations (including ERP and Cloud transformations), while enabling technology to better manage risk. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with industry leaders and help transform businesses by tackling the most complex challenges with our clients.

 
This is client-facing role in a rapidly growing practice, where you’ll build client relationships with key stakeholders, including management executives for some of the most globally recognized brands. It makes this the perfect place to gain a deeper understanding of complex businesses transactions, all the while recommending solutions to some of the most pressing business challenges and process inefficiencies. You will also team up with our global professionals in multidisciplinary engagements, helping major global clients transform and sustain business performance. You will be leveraging emerging technologies like AI, ML, to build and enhance new solutions and actively work in building multiple tools and assets for efficient and effective client delivery. By plugging into our market-leading global network, you'll gain the experience you need to become an exceptional IT Risk Advisor

Your key responsibilities

Sales and Growth

• Experience working in a global delivery model set up, working with multiple senior stakeholders across the Europe, UK, Nordics and India to grow the Digital Risk practice.
• Partner with regional leaders and account leaders to drive account penetration, demonstrating technical capabilities, tailored solutions, and point of views (PoV) to prospective and existing clients.
• Support the end-to-end deal lifecycle, including RFP responses, clarification phases, client presentations, and orals
• Drive sales growth by ensuring delivery excellence and high client satisfaction across engagements
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling to current clients/introduce colleagues from other service lines

Market Awareness

• Demonstrate subject matter & industry expertise in the areas of Digital Risk such as understanding of UK and Europe Regulatory landscape (e.g. GDPR, DORA, EU AI Act, UK Governance Code etc.)
• Deep skills in at least one of the areas – IT Internal Controls, IT Audit, IT Risk Management, IT Regulatory Compliance, Cloud Risk, IT Risks during Digital Transformations

• Thought leadership of emerging industry trends and technologies, suggest innovative solutions to engagement teams and provide recommendations to clients on potential risks and opportunities

Clients Relationship Management

• Build long-term client relationships by understanding their business goals, industry challenges, and transformation priorities.
• Act as a key point of contact for assigned accounts in the UK, Nordics, and EU regions, ensuring consistent service quality and value delivery.
• Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.
• Regularly conduct stakeholder reviews, executive briefings, and post-engagement feedback sessions to ensure client satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Delivery Excellence

• Lead and manage engagements using a Global Delivery Model, closely coordinating with GDS teams across India and other locations, to ensure capacity alignment and consistent delivery quality
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships within the firm and externally, acting as a trusted advisor on strategic and delivery topics.
• Ensure delivery excellence by setting engagement objectives, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory standards.
• Manage escalation points, troubleshoot delivery challenges, and maintain accountability for client satisfaction and project outcomes.
• Oversee the team of Managers and Senior Consultants in Poland to ensure high standards of delivery and quality of solutions delivered to our clients
• Drive performance management, goal setting, and career development for direct reports or engagement teams
• Facilitate training sessions, onboarding, and community-building initiatives across delivery teams.
• Travel readiness across the UK, Nordics and Europe (30 to 40 %)as required for client meetings, delivery oversight, and business development.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline from a recognised European or international institution.

10+ years of professional experience in a Big 4, professional services, or leading industry organisation, with 6+ years of hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:

• IT Internal Controls & Audit (e.g. SOX, J-SOX, ICFR)
• IT Risk Management (frameworks design, governance etc.)
• Regulatory Compliance (e.g., GDPR, DORA, EU AI Act readiness)
• Cloud Risk & Controls (AWS, Azure, GCP frameworks)
• IT Risk Advisory for Digital Transformation (e.g. SAP)

• Industry-recognised certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CCSK, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar are highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of risk and control frameworks, including but not limited to COSO, COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, ITIL, and CSA Cloud Controls Matrix.
• Understanding of European regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, DORA, and evolving digital regulations (e.g., EU AI Act) is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, collaborating with IT, internal audit, cybersecurity, risk, and business stakeholders across sectors such as financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, and consumer industries.
• Strong analytical and cognitive problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, cross-border projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing and delivering executive-level reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Well-organised and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Flexible and globally mobile, with a willingness to travel within the EU, UK, and Nordics as needed (approx. 30-40% travel).

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations –  Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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