Senior Associate, Technology Risk

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

Our Technology Risk practice is a growing national business responsible for delivering consulting and assurance engagements that deal with security, availability, processing integrity, change management and project/program assurance. 

Our team works across industries with particular focuses in financial services, technology, public sector and non-for-profit. The team’s overarching purpose is to help our clients to navigate complex technology risks and change management issues in a dynamic business environment. 

We are looking for Senior Associates in our Sydney office who share our passion for client service and values a positive work culture.

Key responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Deliver cyber and technology risk advisory engagements, including cyber security risk assessments, security assurance reviews and compliance assessments aligned to recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GS 007), as well as data risk/governance and privacy.
• Conduct IT risk reviews against security frameworks such as COBIT, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and NIST in order to identify vulnerabilities, assess cyber threats, and determine the effectiveness of existing controls
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including general IT controls (GITCs), application controls, and cyber security frameworks.
• Apply relevant standards and frameworks such as SOC 2, GS 007, ISO 27001, NIST, and others to assess compliance.
• Support clients to uplift cyber security governance, policies, standards and control environments through risk-based recommendations and pragmatic remediation roadmaps.
• In conjunction with managers, develop and present tailored recommendations to mitigate identified technology risks and enhance control effectiveness.
• Review and quality-check findings and recommendations, ensuring alignment with the client’s broader business context and strategic objectives.
• With oversight and guidance from a manager, deliver end-to-end client engagements including planning, execution, and reporting of cyber and technology risk assessments, control reviews and remediation recommendations.  On-site delivery of engagements which will include managing client interactions and overseeing junior team members.

Skills & experience

Our ideal candidate is organised, agile, responsive and passionate about client service. This role will suit a professional with the following background:

• Experience in a technology risk role in an assurance or consulting environment.
• Degree qualified in Technology preferred.
• Good understanding of technology risks including cyber security, change management, project management and technology general controls.
• A strong understanding of controls including the ability to create quality testing documentation and perform gap assessments.
• Experience with controls auditing standards such as SOC-2 and GS 007.
• A client-centric attitude, with the ability to engage with clients and diverse stakeholder groups across all levels of a client’s businesses.
• A focus on internal/external outcomes with attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Natural communicator with the ability to present to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments at any one time.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $110,000per annum inclusive of superannuation.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
 

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life, including trialling an optional 9-day fortnight model with 100% pay
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• Family focused support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning 
• And many more!

#LI-Hybrid

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

#LI-Hybrid