IT Audit Associate Director

Protiviti is seeking a seasoned IT Audit Associate Director to join our technology advisory services. In this role, you'll lead with confidence, serve as a role model, and elevate the technical execution of your team. Your expertise will guide clients through complex IT landscapes while delivering valuable insights that drive their success.
What You’ll Do:As a leader in our IT Audit & Technology Assurance team, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategic growth of Protiviti’s Technology Assurance capability within the Internal Audit & Finance Advisory practice and the technical execution & management of a diverse client portfolio.
Commercial and portfolio management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of IT audit / technology assurance engagements and ensuring deliverables meet Protiviti’s quality and methodology standards while maintaining full ownership of engagement economics, including budget setting, resource allocation and monitoring work in progressQuality and risk management: Serve a key reviewer for engagement quality which includes reviewing working papers and drafting and/or reviewing draft reports. Ensure all procedures and findings meet Protiviti’s quality and methodology standardsStrategic client advisory: Client relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders. Responsible for managing client expectations, resolving conflicts and identifying business opportunitiesCommercial acumen: Proactively identify new client, market trends and engagement opportunities and lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle including the technical drafting of proposals and statements of worksPractice development: Contribute to internal initiatives such as community working groups, internal training, community outreach programs and go-to-market strategies and identifying cross-selling opportunities within existing client accountsSolution integration: Collaborate across Protiviti’s service line offerings (i.e. Internal Audit, Technology Consulting, Risk and Controls and Business Process Improvement) to provide a ‘one firm’ seamless experience for clients.
Key attributes for success in this role include:8+ years' experience in technology assurance, IT audit, technology risk or internal audit. This includes 3 – 4 years of management capacity in a professional services environment.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Accounting, Audit or a related fieldCISA (certified Information Systems Auditor) is mandatory. Other relevant certifications like CISM, CIPP (Privacy), CDPSE (Data Privacy), CISSP (Security), CRISC (Risk and Information System Control or Cloud-specific certifications are a significant plusA subject matter / experienced in an industry (e.g., financial services, public sector, energy markets, healthcare) and deep knowledge of that sector’s regulatory landscapeExperience in having delivered a broad range of assurance engagements such as, but not limited to, cybersecurity reviews, data governance and privacy reviews, and topical technology assurance topics e.g., ITGC, gen AI & third-party risk management,Strong understanding of COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks or other relevant technology, assurance or risk management frameworksExperience with industry standard data analytics and technology enablement tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, generative AI) is highly valued.Willingness to travel to client sites (locally and nationally) as needed.
Why Protiviti?Protiviti is a global business consulting firm composed of experts specialising in advisory, risk and assurance services. We help clients solve problems in finance, operations, technology, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals serve clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues.Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us:You'll tackle diverse challenges that enrich your skills.You'll collaborate with thought leaders who are eager to share their knowledge.You'll enjoy perks that support work-life balance and personal development.
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Some of the many perks we offer:Maximize your monetary rewards with our unique incentive compensation plan!Early access to pro-rated LSL after 5 years with usGrow your career with our tailored progression and promotions planJoin our national networking groups to celebrate and strive for diversity, equity and inclusionAdvisor program to support your professional and personal developmentPursue long terms career opportunities across the globe by participating in our Global Mobility program
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