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Technology Risk Analyst

Employer
PwC
Location
Belfast
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
16 Dec 2018

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Sector
Accountancy, Banking, Finance
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

PwC is investing in further expansion of its Compliance Operations function. Our technology risk team is one of our fastest growing teams within Operate and successful candidates will have the opportunity to support senior management in further shaping that business. We have exciting and ambitious plans so this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact and innovate through the use of technology.Who are we looking for?

We are looking for self-motivated individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds (Particularly in IT / Information Security). You will have some experience in either risk management, compliance, controls testing and/or audit and are seeking a new opportunity to use and develop your skill sets. We will also consider candidates with non-relevant experience but have transferable skills and are interested in building a career in this area.

We expect our staff to be driven, enthusiastic, keen to build on existing experience and can work well individually as well as part of a team.

What’s in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to upskill and work across a number of our proposition areas, including

  • Technology Controls Audit Support - (inc. IT Audit to support the Financial Audit, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, business process testing)

  • Technology Risk Management – (IT risk reviews, programme/project assurance, IT operational, Cyber security and data reviews)

  • Vendor Risk Management – (inc. Technology focused delivery of Governance, Risk and Compliance for 3rd Parties)

Typical responsibilities could include

 

  • Performing compliance and control assessments against a range of Technology focused controls frameworks;

  • Enhancing client controls environments, including developing integrated risk and control frameworks and building remediation plans for key client issues

  • Building client relationships through engagement delivery and identifying opportunities to help clients resolve their challenges;

  • Building and maintaining relationships with the wider global PwC network.

 

You will also benefit from our ongoing technical and softer skills training programmes to assist with your continual technical and personal development along with dedicated career coaches to support your continued professional development.

Where will you be based?

Projects are carried out in our Belfast Centre of Excellence. You will work remotely alongside other PwC colleagues and clients. You may have the opportunity to travel to client sites or travel to another PwC UK office for training, however, we will discuss and organise this with you well in advance.

What are we looking for?

Essential skills

  • Experience in Financial Services or regulated industry

  • Educated to degree level (or relevant industry experience)

  • Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions

  • Willingness to expand technical knowledge in a broad range of client facing projects

  • Ability to manage deadlines within multiple projects

  • Proven ability to be a team player, while retaining ability to work independently with little supervision.

Desirable skills

  • Good understanding of risk, control and compliance testing methodology

  • Previous experience ideally within either a risk, technology testing, compliance or audit function

  • Coaching and mentoring

  • Understanding of Information Technology

Internal firm services

In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. Internal firm services is a network of specialist support professionals and includes marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity

Company

Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.  What we do We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. From 158 countries, we help our clients, some of the most successful organisations on the globe, as well as its most dynamic entrepreneurs and thriving private businesses, to create the value they want. We help to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.  Where you could work: Assurance Consulting Financial Advisory/ Deals Human Resource Services Internal Firm Services PwC Legal LLP Tax Technology As a leading professional services network we’re confident we can offer outstanding training and development opportunities, exposure to multi-disciplinary teams, and support from industry-leading experts. Discover where your talent could take you and join an employer focused on helping you reach your full potential. Take the opportunity of a lifetime

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