Manager IT Risk Transformation - Financial Services

EY is the only major professional services firm with a dedicated financial services practice (EY FSO) integrated in the EMEIA region. An international team of over 16.000 professionals is working across borders for our clients in the financial sector: Banking, Insurance, Payment Institutions and Wealth & Asset Management, in all service lines: Consulting, Tax, Transactions and Assurance. As we consider our people as the heart of EY, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The Opportunity

As the leading independent provider of risk consulting services for financial services in Belgium, EY supports organizations in managing their risks, exploiting opportunities and operating effectively. Technology Risk forms part of our broader Business Consulting practice within EMEIA. Our clients seek independent advice and assurance on diverse issues including design and operation of their internal controls, security of their business-critical systems, delivery of major IT enabled programs, their relationships with third parties, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data. We are looking to recruit a Senior Consultant who can work directly with clients to help them understand and address risks associated with the technologies that support their business.

Key Responsibilities

•    Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in solving our client’s most complex questions related to IT risk management and transformation, both from a strategic and operational point of view.

•    Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends.

•    Review the setup of complex systems and technology governance frameworks in line with industry leading practices (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO,…).

•    Contribute to provide our clients with EY supported insights and pragmatic recommendations to further improve business performance, operational efficiency and risk management.

•    Take responsibility for the successful end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements, motivating teams, coaching people and be part of our executive team.

•    Develop strong client relationships and potentially identify new business opportunities, while assisting in further development of our technology risk competencies around IT Risk Transformation and/or Operational Resilience.

Skills and Attributes for Success

•    You have a bachelor's or master’s degree, preferably in computer science, economics or computer engineering

•    You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, project management/service delivery, operational/IT risk management or consulting

•    You have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
o    IT Risk Management/Transformation
o    Operational Resilience
o    Third Party Risk Management
o    GRC Tooling
o    Data risk

•    You have excellent communication and solid writing skills in English and are fluent in either Dutch or French.

•    You have good people, analytical, and reporting skills with a positive, problem-solving mindset.

•    You are able to work autonomously with a focus on getting things done.

•    You are willing to connect with our Belgian clients on-site or remote and potentially having the opportunity to be involved in international assignments.

•    Professional certifications, such as CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, CRISC and ITIL are a plus.

•    Knowledge and experience of emerging technology, FinTech, Cloud services and Cybersecurity are a plus.

What working at EY Offers

•    You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
•    You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible. 
•    You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
•    You will get extensive trainings  on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
•    We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities. 
•    While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.