Ernst & Young

FSO Technology Risk Dublin – Manager

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: FSO Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). We connect our Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets and Insurance clients to 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 Financial Services colleagues around the world.

The opportunity

Join EY FS Ireland and you’ll work in international teams, experiencing growth and change right across this diverse region. You’ll be working with the best people on the most complex financial service issues, helping to shape the future of financial services.

As a leading independent provider of risk advisory services, EY supports organisations in managing their risks, exploiting opportunities and operating effectively. Technology Risk forms part of our broader Advisory practice. Our clients seek independent advice and assurance on diverse issues including design and operation of their internal controls, security of their business critical systems, delivery of major IT enabled programmes, their relationships with outsourced services providers, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data.

As a Manager in Technology Risk Services, you will play a key role in leading technology risk consulting engagements and managing client relationships. You will work closely with clients to assess their technology risk landscape, develop risk management strategies, and implement solutions that enhance their IT governance and compliance. This position offers an opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage technology risk consulting engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their technology risk needs and providing strategic guidance.
• Conduct assessments of clients' technology risk environments, including IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement technology risk management frameworks and solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to provide informed advice to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials and participate in industry events and conferences.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and assisting in proposal development.
• Maintaining both externally and internally recognised technical expertise in a number of the following areas:
  • IT Risk Management
  • IT Controls Testing or IT Audit
  • Regulatory Resilience Requirements e.g. DORA, Operational Resilience
  • Outsourced Services Management
• Ensuring that risk management procedures and quality standards are observed throughout assignment delivery

Skills and attributes for success

• Client-oriented, professional services mindset
• Strong execution and delivery mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
• Availability to travel
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels
• Confident to present on subject matter areas to an audience

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technology risk management, IT audit, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Experience managing consulting engagements and delivering results for clients.
• Strong understanding of technology risk frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop team members

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Financial services industry experience, i.e. retail banking, insurance, funds, capital markets, payment processors etc.
• Knowledge and experience of emerging technology, FinTech, Cloud services and Cybersecurity
• Knowledge of relevant regulation and guidelines impacting the financial services industry
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001x, SOC 1/2/3, NIST, COSO)
• ISACA qualifications
• Big 4 management experience and training

What we look for

We are looking for high performing individuals with the passion and commitment to grow our practice. As an ambassador for the Technology Risk team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations.

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

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