Manager – Digital Risk - Risk Consulting

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Manager – Digital Risk

The opportunity

We are looking for a Manager to join our Digital Risk team. This role is an opportunity to lead teams in one of the most dynamic areas of Risk Consulting, and develop your leadership skills in an inclusive and diverse environment. Our clients come from a wide range of industries and are transforming rapidly – modernising core platforms, scaling data and AI, responding to increasing cyber and regulatory expectations, and strengthening enterprise resilience across technology environments. Digital Risk helps clients build the trust and confidence needed to innovate, transform and operate safely.

As a Manager, you will lead the delivery of client engagements across technology risk, program and transformation risk, Responsible AI, data governance, operational resilience, digital compliance and IT internal audit. You will work with talented colleagues across EY and have the opportunity to build deep expertise across technology risks and design practical solutions to deliver client outcomes. If you love Technology and Digital Risk, working for a broad range of clients and want to make an impact, come join our team.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Risk Consulting engagements, including technology risk assessments, IT control design and testing, program assurance and digital compliance reviews and IT internal audits.
• Assess technology processes, risks and controls against leading practice frameworks and standards, such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, NIST, and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act.
• Manage engagement teams’ day to day, including planning fieldwork, coaching team members, reviewing workpapers, managing timelines and ensuring deliverables are high quality and delivered on time.
• Help clients identify improvements to strengthen governance, risk management, controls, compliance and confidence across their technology environments.
• Assisting in the preparation of client-ready reports, translating technical findings into practical observations, risks and recommendations.
• Build strong client relationships, working with technology, risk, audit, cyber, data and business stakeholders.
• Work across EY teams, including Technology Consulting, AI & Data, and Business Consulting to bring the right capabilities together for our clients.
• Support the development and coaching of junior team members, helping them to build confidence and technical capability in Digital Risk.
• Ensure client deliverables are on time and to the standard expected by the client and Engagement Partner or Director.

Skills and attributes for success

 The key attributes of the role are previous experience working in a consulting firm (Big 4 or boutique), who has a broad range of technology risk management experience to lead our existing portfolio of work and manage day to day engagement delivery/teams. A client-facing Digital Risk Manager who is curious, technical strong and passionate about helping clients to effectively manage technology risk. You will bring:

• Experience delivering IT risk management, IT Internal Audit, Controls, Cyber Risk, Digital compliance or Technology consulting engagements.  
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan work, coordinate teams, manage stakeholders and deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and translate technical issues into business-focused recommendations.
• A practical and solution-oriented approach to risks and controls, with the ability to advise on improvements within the operating context of our clients.
• Strong business acumen, interpersonal skills and confidence working with clients and multiple EY teams.
• Inspiring leadership capability with the motivation to develop others, build high performing teams and effectively delegate with appropriate levels of support.
• A genuine interest in emerging technology, including AI, automation, cloud, cyber, data and digital transformation.
  

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 

• 5+ years of experience in technology risk, IT audit, internal audit, assurance, cyber risk, digital compliance, risk consulting or a related field
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Systems, Technology, Finance, Business, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
• Professional accreditations and qualifications such as CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP, AIGP
• Experience working in consulting, professional services, internal audit, or a regulated industry environment

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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