Senior Manager – Technology Risk in Calgary

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Technology is changing the way businesses are operating. New technologies provide businesses with the potential to deliver new services, operate in new markets and to change the way they operate. Associated with these opportunities come risks; our clients seek independent advice and assurance over diverse issues which include the design and operation of their internal controls, the security of their business critical systems, the delivery of major IT enabled programmes, their relationships with third parties, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data.

The opportunity: Are you ready to take your IT audit expertise to the next level? Are you also someone who is keen to play a role in business development activities? EY is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager in Calgary Technology Assurance team, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the trust and confidence in our clients' information systems and also grow EY’s footprint in the market.

Your key responsibilities:

• Participate in both internal and external audit services.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the technology risk domain.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the client base, increase market share & achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with other EY service lines to cross-sell and deliver integrated solutions to clients.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the go-to-market strategy for the Technology Risk group.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes to inform service offerings and market positioning.
• Represent EY at industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation.
• Build a robust pipeline of prospective clients & enhance relationships with current and potential clients.
• Lead business development initiatives including service offering development and roll-out, proposal development, responding to RFP's, presentations, and negotiations with potential clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business needs and providing tailored risk management solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
• Lead client engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery of technology risk services.
• Lead and provide relevant support to the teams of managers, senior consultants and consultants, including delivering formal IT Audit related trainings.
• Oversee engagements to test and opine on efficacy of IT general controls (ITGCs) and IT application controls (ITACs) to support financial statement audits / integrated audits.
• Assist clients in designing and implementing ITGCs and ITACs to support SOX compliance.
• Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of internal/external audit engagements/projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices & EY's methodologies, policies, and quality standards.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Extensive experience in technology risk management, with a focus on business development and market development.
• Strong understanding of technology risk, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic.
• Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Leadership and Partners.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in IT external and/or internal audit.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.
• Must possess relevant audit and/or accounting designation(s) (e.g. CISA, CPA, CIA, etc.) is required.

What we look for:

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market.

What we offer:

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY: Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.