IT Audit Consultant | Technology Risk (Assurance)
EY · Lisbon
The opportunity
As part of our Assurance – Technology Risk team, you will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and support clients in assessing the reliability, security and effectiveness of their IT environments and technology-related controls.
You will participate in IT Audit and technology risk engagements, developing a strong understanding of how technology supports business and financial processes, while gaining exposure to different industries, systems and IT environments.
Your key responsibilities
As a Junior IT Audit Consultant, you will:
- Support IT Audit engagements, including the assessment and testing of IT controls;
- Perform testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management and IT operations;
- Support the assessment of automated controls and system-based processes;
- Participate in the evaluation of IT environments supporting financial and business processes;
- Collect, analyse and document audit evidence in accordance with defined methodologies and quality standards;
- Identify control weaknesses and support the documentation of findings and recommendations;
- Work closely with financial audit teams and other Technology Risk professionals;
- Contribute to the preparation of client deliverables, reports and presentations;
- Develop knowledge of emerging technology risks, regulatory requirements and industry trends.
Skills and attributes for success
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Interest in technology, IT controls, risk and audit;
- Ability to understand business processes and how they interact with technology;
- Attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams;
- Curiosity, willingness to learn and adaptability to different projects and client environments;
- Good written and spoken English.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management, Economics, Finance, or a related field;
- Up to 2 years of professional experience, preferably in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Internal Audit, IT controls or a related area;
- Basic understanding of IT systems, processes and controls;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Knowledge of ITGCs, IT risk management, internal controls or audit methodologies;
- Familiarity with frameworks or standards such as COBIT, ISO 27001 or ITIL;
- Basic knowledge of ERP environments, such as SAP or other enterprise systems;
- Experience with data analysis or data visualisation tools;
- Interest in pursuing relevant professional certifications, such as CISA.
What we look for
We are looking for curious and motivated professionals who want to build their career at the intersection of technology, risk and assurance. You should be comfortable working with both technology and business topics, eager to learn and ready to contribute in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
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