Senior Technology Risk Consultant Job at Ernst & Young

Senior Technology Risk Consultant Job


Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 15 February 2022

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: Ernst & Young


Ernst & Young

Location:  In Uganda

Job Details:

Technology Consulting focuses on technology and innovation, helping our clients to understand the impacts and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving digital landscape. In this role we focus on improving the effectiveness of the organisation, enabling technology to more efficiently and cost effectively support key business objectives and strengthen the alignment between technology and business operations across various sectors. We deliver tailored solutions based on the specific needs of our clients’ business requirements, leveraging technologies such as e-commerce, mobile, artificial intelligence, Blockchain, data analytics and much more. Through our global technology alliances and our extensive global network of technology specialists across EY offices, we bring together the best of breed in technology, methods and tools.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Senior Technology Risk Consultants who are talented, have energy, enthusiasm and commitment and are looking to grow their career in a fulfilling and rewarding professional environment and can work in any sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively contribute to Technology consulting projects aiming to better enable organizations by various technologies
  • Conduct ICT audits, identify weaknesses in controls and make necessary recommendations to clients
  • Analyze business processes and design IT enabled business transformations, develop information systems concept, architecture and engineer requirements
  • Assessment & improvement of technologies management within various organizations
  • Establish relationships with teams & client personnel at appropriate levels when needed
  • Demonstrate technical capabilities/ professional knowledge and ability to assimilate new knowledge

Skills And Attributes For Success

  • Savvy, entrepreneurial and business minded
  • Outwardly and market focused as well as results driven
  • Very enthusiastic, self-motivated with a positive attitude
  • Abreast with industry technologies, coupled with willingness to learn deep technical skills and apply them to the business of our clients
  • High-level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy
  • Desire to exceed expectations
  • Must be a team player and be able to work with diverse individuals within the firm.
  • Able to manage and lead project activitities.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, Some experience with ERP systems, or web-based portal applications (e.g., SharePoint).
  • The ability to understand what is communicated orally and an urgency to resolve issues quickly and appropriately is a must;
  • Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to quickly build rapport and establish trust and understanding with others;


To qualify for the role, you must have

  • At least 4 years’ experience in any of the following areas, IT Risk, IT Audit, Cyber Security or Technology Professional in mainstream IT function with a broader understanding of IT.
  • 2 Years’ experience in Consulting / Advisory projects for internal organisation projects or external client projects.
  • University; a minimum of second-class upper honours in Computer Science/Software Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Information systems, Mathematics, Data science etc. from a recognized university
  • A passion and knowledge on technology trends and their impact on digital transformation and technology risks to organisations, typically evidenced by a strong interest and prior exposure to Technology global issues
  • A Master’s Degree Business Administration, on ICT related will be an added advantage
  • Data Analytics, Information Management, Emerging Technologies such as Cloud, RPA (Robotics Process Automation), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Machine learning experience will be an added advantage
  • Technical knowledge of databases and networks is desired
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (any other language is a plus)
  • Professional IT Certification of any one or more of the following is a requirement i.e CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, CDPSE, CISSP, CCSP Networking (e.g. CCNA), SAP Certifications, Oracle Certifications, Microsoft, PRINCE 2, PMP , ITIL, CEH and AWS.

What We Offer

  • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around EY
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Application procedure

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Posting Date: 2022-01-29

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