Director, Technology Risk

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by expanding key accounts and originating new opportunities in our target industries of financial services, government, critical infrastructure and higher education
• S hape our response to market developments including legislation, regulatory changes, litigation trends and emerging technologies such as AI, influencing service design and go-to-market strategy.
• Build market presence by representing the firm at internal and external events, and engaging with industry and professional groups such as ASFA, ISACA and COBA
• Enhance our technology risk services across cyber security, data governance, regulatory compliance, technology and operational resilience, and IT audit
• Build capability and capacity within the team by mentoring our managers and junior resources
• Oversee larger , multi-stakeholder engagements with accountability for scope, budget and quality - not just delivery but ensuring strategic value is delivered to clients
• Own co-source internal audit relationships through effective relationship management
• Partner with boards and executives to provide pragmatic, risk-based insights that strengthen resilience and enable confident decision-making

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in technology risk and assurance, with strong technical foundations and the ambition to help shape and grow a practice.
• Deep expertise in technology risk, including cyber maturity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST -CSF , NIST SP series, COBIT , PCI-DSS ), regulatory compliance and IT audit
• Recognised industry presence demonstrated through speaking engagements, thought leadership or active participation in professional forums and events
• Industry specialism in financial services, government , critical infrastructure and/or higher education, with an understanding of sector-specific risks and regulatory environments ( eg CPS 234 , CPS 230 and SOCI)
• Strong understanding of audit requirements and methodologies, with experience in SOC 2, GS 007 , ASAE 3402 and SOX engagements
• Demonstrated ability and ambition to contribute to client and market growth, with experience managing key accounts and identifying new opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior resources and managers to build team capability and capacity
• Experience in practice management, including planning, budgeting and resource allocation
• Professional qualifications such as CISA, CA / CPA , CRISC, CISM, or CISSP , will be highly regarded, as will experience in a professional services environment
• If you're interested in this role but don't feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
• Reach your remarkable
• Remarkable perks that put you first :
• Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching
• Salary packaging | Salary continuance insurance
• Up to 26 weeks paid paren

Benefits

Additional Information

- Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days - Permanent, full-time opportunity - Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there. About this role We are seeking a Director - Technology Risk who is eager to help shape and grow our expanding practice. This is an opportunity for a senior professional with strong technical foundations and industry experience to step into a leadership role, influence our strategy and make a tangible impact in our practice . You will work closely with the Sydney Partner to shape our approach , enable our team and deliver solutions that help clients navigate complex technology risks in an increasingly digital world.

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