Senior Associate, Technology Risk Management
Company: KPMG
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing
practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking
forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this
ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be
adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At
KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of
learning and career development opportunities, a world-class
training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people
continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're
looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be
your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your
experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find
new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then
consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking an Senior
Associate in Technology Risk Management for our
practice.Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and executing activities related to risk,
control, compliance and internal audit client engagements in the
following areas: IT strategy and governance, IT operations,
business continuity and disaster recovery, network and
infrastructure security, cybersecurity, cloud and third parties,
data management and analytics, emerging technology and digital
solutions, automation (robotics, cognitive, etc.), IT and
transformation programs and projects, GITCs and application
controls, and regulatory/compliance requirements
- Review clients' IT processes, risk, controls and compliance
against leading practice, industry, or client frameworks, identify
gaps in design and execution, and communicate issues and
recommendations to engagement leads and client project manager
- Work with client project manager to assist in assessing,
designing and implementation new IT risk and control frameworks,
sustainable solutions (including applying knowledge of governance,
risk and compliance tools), operating processes and people models
to address key and evolving risks, as necessary
- Draft comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for
delivery to client project manager and document and review
engagement workpapers in accordance with KPMG requirements and
common industry practice for internal audit and risk consulting
client engagements
- Assist in kickoff, status, and closing meetings with engagement
team and client and contribute to related KPMG knowledge bases and
internal practice development initiativesAdditional
Responsibilities for Senior Associate:
- Plan and assist in coordinating the execution of related client
engagements, including kickoff, status, and closing meetings with
engagement team and clients and contribute to related KPMG
knowledge bases and internal practice development initiatives
- Supervise associates and interns on engagements by providing
task assignments, ongoing oversight, feedback, and development
opportunities
- Potential focus on more specialized skills around emerging
technology and digital solutions, strategic, operational,
regulatory/compliance, and industry related risksQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or
equivalent work experience; CISA, PMP, CISSP or CRISC (or similar)
certifications preferred
- Familiarity with leading and executing IT audit, IT internal
control, and IT risk consulting engagements, leveraging IT
governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, NIST
800-53, and ITIL and proficiency in core requirements and
methodologies for SOX internal control programs
- Experience in implementation of IT risk and IT internal control
processes and programs
- Proficiency in executing projects in accordance with leading
practice project management principles
- Strong leadership and communication skills, technical
knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level
in order to communicate findings and recommendations to the clients
and senior management team
- Ability to travel as necessaryAdditional Qualifications for
Senior Associate:
- Minimum of three years of experience working within an internal
audit, IT risk, or IT compliance function as an internal employee
or as part of a professional services firm
- Experience with leading and executing risk-based IT-related
internal audits and/or risk and control assessments, leveraging IT
governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST CSF, NIST
800-53, and ITIL and proficiency in core requirements and
methodologies for SOX internal control programs
- Working knowledge of the risk and control considerations for
one or more modern and emerging technology areas, including but not
limited to automation (robotics, cognitive, etc.), advanced cloud
adoption, agile development and related web / mobile applications,
internet of things, and related infrastructure componentsKPMG LLP
(the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive
compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative
action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all
applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and
hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other category protected by
applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further
information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and
local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies
please.At KPMG, any partner or employee must be fully vaccinated or
test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to any KPMG office,
client site or KPMG event. In some circumstances, individuals who
are not fully vaccinated may also be required to have a reasonable
accommodation to not be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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