Technology & Security Risk Services Senior 1&2, Chicago-006SK

Description Within EY's Technology & Security Risk Services (TSRS) practice, we are currently seeking a Senior to participate in and supervise multiple client engagement teams and other related activities. This professional will serve as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other TSRS professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work programs timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents. Work with the audit team to document the business processes dependent on information technology. Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.

Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues, and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.

Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have:

* a bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering and/or other appropriate academic major
* a minimum of 2 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm or particular systems/technology experience to meet special needs
The successful candidate must also be actively pursuing a related professional certification and/or CPA certification.