KPMG Advisory

Technology Risk, Associate/ Senior Associate

KPMG Advisory
BusinessSingaporeFull-time1 weeks ago

About the role

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This is a Technology Risk consulting role at KPMG, where you will work with a team to identify, assess, and mitigate technology-related risks for clients across various sectors. Responsibilities include end-to-end risk engagements, control assessments, and business development activities. The role requires 1-2 years of IT audit or advisory experience and a relevant tertiary qualification.

BusinessFull-timeGeneral

Key Responsibilities

  • Involved in end-to-end technology risk engagements; working alongside team members from various functions to overlay point-of-views (POVs) and industry insights via research and analysis; and formulate solutions and recommendations to address clients' needs, challenges and risks.
  • Support the assessment of technology risks and evaluate the design and operation of controls related to complex IT environments and systems against KPMG's frameworks, regulatory and third-party frameworks; and assist in the development of risk-based IT internal audit programmes.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of engagements; and close out engagements by producing high quality documentation and reports.
  • Identify and communicate value-adding recommendations on technology risk and control management issues, as well as performance improvement opportunities for clients.
  • Use advanced tools and technology to analyse and review data.
  • Attend meetings with clients to define problem statements, analyse key priorities/issues; and collaborate with team members to conduct workshops, develop responses to client enquiries and ensure timely reporting.
  • Assist the management team with business development activities, including formulating KPMG's offerings and propositions, proposals, presentations and publications.
  • Collaborate across global and advisory teams in technology consulting, cyber security, internal audit, and deals advisory to deliver holistic solutions and POVs to clients.

Requirements

  • Possess recognised tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Accountancy/Commerce/Business, or related disciplines.
  • First-hand experience of 1 to 2 years in IT audit/assurance, or IT advisory; experience in any of the following areas will be advantageous: IT Risk and Compliance, IT Governance, IT Internal Controls, IT Audit.
  • Hands-on experience in data analytics tools and technologies, such as Python, Power BI, SQL or ACL Analytics.
  • Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CCSP or equivalent will be advantageous.
  • Good knowledge of the system development lifecycle, information security, IT management, ability to learn emerging methodologies, technologies and new skills quickly.
  • Self-motivated individual with inquisitive, innovative and resourceful mindset, able to work under pressure with changing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated interpersonal, organisational, presentation and report writing skills with attention to details.