Director, Technology Risk

About this role

We are seeking aDirector Technology Riskwho 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 influenceourstrategy and make a tangible impactin our practice.You will work closely with theSydneyPartner to shape our approach enable ourteamand deliver solutions that help clients navigate complex technology risks in an increasingly digital world.

Key responsibilities

• Drive growth by expanding key accounts and originating new opportunities inour target industries offinancial servicesgovernment criticalinfrastructureand higher education

• Shape our response to market developments including legislation regulatory changes litigationtrendsand emerging technologies such as AI influencing service design and go-to-market strategy.

• Build market presence byrepresentingthe 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

• Overseelarger multi-stakeholder engagements with accountability for scopebudgetand quality not just delivery but ensuring strategic valueis delivered toclients

• Own co-source internal audit relationships through effectiverelationshipmanagement

• Partner with boards and executives to provide pragmatic risk-based insights that strengthen resilience and enable confident decision-making

Skills & experience

• At least 10 years ofexperience in technology risk and assurance with strong technical foundations and the ambition to help shape and grow a practice.

• Deepexpertisein technology risk including cyber maturity frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST-CSFNIST SP seriesCOBIT PCI-DSS) regulatory compliance and IT audit

• Recognised industrypresencedemonstratedthrough speaking engagements thought leadership or active participation in professional forums and events

• Industryspecialismin financial services government criticalinfrastructureand/orhigher education with an understanding of sector-specific risks and regulatory environments(egCPS 234CPS230and SOCI)

• Strong understanding of audit requirements and methodologies with experience in SOC 2 GS 007ASAE 3402and SOXengagements

• Demonstrated ability and ambition to contribute to client and market growth with experience managing key accounts andidentifyingnew opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior resources and managers to build team capabilityand capacity

• Experience in practice management including planningbudgetingand resource allocation

• Professional qualifications such as CISACA / CPACRISC CISMorCISSPwill be highly regarded as will experience in a professional services environment

Ifyoureinterested in this role butdontfeel 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

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible.Werea dynamic and authentic mix of backgroundsperspectivesand ways of thinking.Weredriven by our shared purpose we care for our people clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With usyoullbe exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunitiesbuildingyourconfidence and capabilities at every step.Youllbe supportedmotivatedand inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders.Youllbeempowered to builda career paththatstailored to you and encouragedto make a meaningful difference. Andwellmake sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seenfeltand celebrated.

Remarkableperksthat put you first:

• Mental health support financial & wellbeing coaching

• Salary packaging Salary continuance insurance

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave paid secondary carers leave

• Fully funded gym membership Health Insurance discounts

• And many more!