Make an Impact in Different Industries with Your Work
We are looking for an experienced Senior Technology Risk to join our project in Lisbon or Porto (hybrid). This is a long-term role that offers the opportunity to be part of a multicultural and inclusive team with global projection, contacting various areas such as consultancy, law, strategy, insurance, finance, and more.
About the Role
As a Senior Technology Risk, you will coordinate, plan, and deliver IT audit engagements, SOC reporting, external audits, internal audits, and IT internal controls, focusing on complex banking, capital markets, wealth & asset management, or insurance systems. You will work closely with the team and client to develop risk assessments, design innovative audit approaches, plan engagement objectives, manage fieldwork execution, and draft and deliver audit reports and results, ensuring compliance with professional standards and addressing engagement risks.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate, plan, and deliver IT audit engagements, SOC reporting, external audits, internal audits, and IT internal controls, especially focusing on complex banking, capital markets, wealth & asset management, or insurance systems;
* Work with the team and client to develop risk assessments, design innovative audit approaches, plan engagement objectives, manage the execution of fieldwork, and draft and deliver audit reports and results, while complying with professional standards and addressing the risks inherent in the engagement;
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of financial services processes and complex information systems and apply knowledge to client situations;
* Use extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate their impacts on the client's business;
* Generate new business opportunities by participating in market-facing activities and developing thought leadership materials;
* Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services;
* Manage engagement economics, including but not limited to budgeting, billing, and fee management.
Requirements
* Academic education in financial, technological, or analytical fields of study;
* At least 8 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm or professional services firm, or comparable experience as an advisor to a financial services company;
* Prior experience generating new business opportunities by participating in market-facing activities and developing thought leadership materials;
* Significant experience with internal audit risk assessment, SOX/internal controls, Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting, tools, and enablers in the financial services sector;
* Direct audit experience with trading and risk management systems and product ledgers/subledgers;
* Strong project management skills;
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills;
* Excellent leadership, teamwork, and client service skills;
* Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment;
* Full English Proficiency.