Digital Risk IT Controls Advisory – Manager

. Provide professional services to financial services clients .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $249,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT internal audit, risk assessment, and compliance within financial services, with a strong focus on SOX testing and internal controls. Proven ability to build client relationships and lead audit engagements while managing project timelines and deliverables.

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IT Internal AuditSOX TestingRisk AssessmentClient Relationship ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

IT AuditInternal ControlsRisk ManagementCybersecurityCloud SecurityAgile MethodologiesAutomationControls TransformationAudit ReportingBusiness Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkCommunicationClient ServiceProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACACISACRISCCISSPCISMCBCPCIACFE

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPublic AccountingProfessional ServicesIT Risk AdvisorService Organization Control Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional services to financial services clients
Perform and manage IT internal audit outsource, co-sourced and transformation engagements
Address client concerns regarding internal controls around security and privacy
Perform IT SOX assessments
Assist with business development activities across financial services sectors
Build strong client relationships and become a trusted advisor
Identify, rationalize, test and optimize risks and controls
Assess the internal audit universe and plan and perform internal-audit risk assessments
Analyze and evaluate complex IT systems, infrastructure and risk issues
Ensure execution of the audit plan
Prepare audit reports for key stakeholders
Work on agile methodologies, generative AI, cloud security, cybersecurity and resiliency, automation, controls transformation, SOX testing and specialized functional assessments
Guide teams on complex, judgmental and specialized issues
Collaborate with engagement teams to plan engagements and develop work programs, tasks, timelines and budgets
Lead fieldwork and direct daily fieldwork progress
Inform supervisors of engagement status and manage staff performance
Identify engagement and client-service issues and communicate them to engagement teams and client management
Manage client expectations regarding work products, timing, deliverables and billing

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of related work experience
A degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems or a related discipline
Approximately 3 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm, professional services firm or financial services company, or comparable experience as an advisor to a financial service company
Experience leading IT internal audit, external audit, service organization control reporting and/or IT internal controls engagements
Experience assisting with business development activities within financial services
Experience with internal audit risk assessments, SOX/internal controls, tools and enablers within financial services
Strong project management skills
Advanced written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills
Willingness to travel, when necessary
CPA, CA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA or CFE required within 1 year from the date of hire
Ideally, 3+ years of experience working in financial services for a public accounting firm, professional services firm or financial services company, or comparable experience as an advisor to a financial services company

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy
EY Paid Holidays
Winter/Summer breaks
Personal/Family Care leave
Other leaves of absence
Continuous learning and professional development
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact
Leadership insights, coaching and confidence-building
Diverse and inclusive culture
Competitive compensation based on performance