Risk Consulting Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) Senior Consultant Bay Area
San Jose, CA - USA
Job Summary
Location: San Francisco San Mateo San Jose
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The opportunity
EYs Digital Risk practice is supporting leading Technology Media & Telecommunications (TMT) companies as they scale cloud-native AI-enabled and platform-based operating models. Based in San Francisco this role provides the opportunity to work with high-growth and global technology organizations operating on microservices architectures and AI-driven engineering environments.
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to support risk compliance and control activities across modern highly automated technology ecosystems. This role requires a strong foundation in SOX cloud environments and software development practices including exposure to AI-assisted development and product development lifecycles (PDLC/SDLC).
You will work with engagement teams and client stakeholders to support the design assessment and implementation of scalable audit-ready risk and compliance frameworks within complex technology environments.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Consultant in our Digital Risk practice you will contribute to the delivery of Digital Risk engagements executing key activities across workstreams and supporting overall engagement objectives in cloud-native environments. You will work closely with Managers and Senior Managers as well as client stakeholders to deliver risk and control solutions within modern technology ecosystems.
In this role you will:
- Execute activities across cloud platforms microservices architectures and AI-enabled development environments including risk assessments control design and testing
- Support engagement teams by working with client stakeholders (e.g. IT engineering and business teams) to deliver clear accurate and actionable outputs
- Perform analysis and documentation of IT controls processes and system environments ensuring completeness and quality of deliverables
- Contribute to the design and evaluation of controls across DevOps CI/CD pipelines SDLC/PDLC processes and distributed platforms including APIs microservices and data environments
- Support identification and assessment of risks within AI-enabled development environments and automated engineering workflows
- Manage individual tasks and deliverables maintaining accountability for deadlines quality and attention to detail
Skills and attributes for success
Demonstrate foundational understanding of cloud-native architectures distributed systems and modern engineering practices and apply that knowledge to support control assessments and risk analysis.
Exhibit an AI-aware mindset recognizing risks associated with AI-assisted development and automation within engineering workflows. Demonstrate developing architecture fluency with the ability to interpret system components data flows and dependencies.
Build credibility with engineering DevOps and data teams collaborating effectively within technical environments. Apply knowledge of TMT sector operating models to understand evolving risk considerations.
Communicate clearly and effectively translating technical concepts into structured and understandable outputs for engagement teams and client stakeholders.
Operate with strong attention to detail organization and accountability managing multiple priorities while contributing to high-quality deliverables.
To qualify for the role you must have
A bachelors or masters degree in business accounting computer science engineering or a related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in IT risk Digital Risk or technology consulting with exposure to TMT sector clients or technology environments
Hands-on experience or exposure to:
- Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS or similar environments)
- Microservices and distributed architectures
- DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Software development lifecycles (SDLC/PDLC)
Experience supporting:
- IT general controls (ITGCs) and automated control environments
- Risk assessments control testing and documentation activities
- Engagements involving cloud-based or distributed technology systems
Basic understanding of how control frameworks (e.g. SOX internal controls) apply within modern technology environments
Exposure to data platforms and AI-enabled development environments is a plus
Willingness to travel at least 50% including client-site travel. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed
Ideally youll also have
Relevant certifications (or progress toward) such as CISA CPA or cloud certifications (e.g. AWS)
What we look for
Were looking for individuals who are interested in building their experience at the intersection of risk engineering and technology and who are motivated to develop technical capabilities within modern evolving environments.
The right candidate is detail-oriented dependable and able to work through complex problems while collaborating effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
A proactive mindset willingness to learn and ability to deliver high-quality consistent outputs in fast-paced environments will be key to success.
What we offer you
At EY well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $104800 to $192200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $125800 to $218500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and addition our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage pension and 401(k) plans and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays Winter/Summer breaks Personal/Family Care and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical financial and emotional well-being.
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