Junior Consultant - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

The opportunity

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Our Technology Consulting team team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that mitigate risks associated with digital transformation, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Our practice is growing rapidly, and we are looking for Consultants to help drive success for our clients by helping them navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.

Are you ready to help build a better working world by supporting organisations to safeguard their digital assets and navigate an evolving digital, cyber and AI risk landscape?

Your key responsibilities

• Engage with clients to assess and improve their IT GRC frameworks, policies, and procedures;
• Support more experienced team members to conduct risk assessments, compliance audits, and gap analyses for clients across various industries;
• Develop and deliver training and workshops on IT GRC topics for clients;
• Prepare high-quality deliverables (e.g., reports, presentations, working papers) witihin established timelines;
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology that may impact clients' GRC strategies;
• Prepare to obtain advanced professional certifications related to cybersecurity or privacy matters

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients at all levels;
• Proficiency in English
• Passion for technology
• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in one or several of the following domains:
• Operational Resilience
• IT Risk Management
• IT Governance
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Data protection and privacy
  

Ideally you`ll also

• Have previous experience in IT audit, general consulting (e,g. Big 4, strategy houses), niche cybersecurity consulting or similar department within large organizations
• Have exposure to compliance regulations/standards related to cybersecurity, such as NIS2, DORA, NIST CSF, ISO27001

• Have working knowledge of German or French

What we look for  

More than anything, we’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What we offer you

• We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions
• At EY, you`ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you

At EY, we`ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We`ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn  more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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