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The objective of our advisory risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape.  Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.

The opportunity

Within EY’s Technology Risk practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating our Financial Services clients business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following 

Digital Risk – Program Assurance Manager

Job Title:

System Program Assurance Specialist

Job Purpose:

To ensure the integrity, compliance, and performance of complex systems and programs by implementing assurance frameworks, conducting audits, and mitigating risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Assurance & Governance:
• Develop and maintain assurance plans aligned with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with program objectives, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Risk Management:
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across system development and deployment phases.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.
• Quality Assurance:
• Conduct audits and reviews of system processes, documentation, and deliverables.
• Validate adherence to engineering standards, cybersecurity protocols, and performance benchmarks.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with program managers, system engineers, and vendors to ensure alignment with assurance objectives.
• Prepare and present assurance reports to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Recommend process improvements based on audit findings and lessons learned.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in assurance and compliance.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, program management frameworks, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, etc.), and audit techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working on SAP implementations and Cloud migrations are advantageous

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISA, PMP, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor are advantageous.

Experience Required:

Minimum 5 years in system assurance, program governance, or related fields

 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Compliance rate with assurance frameworks.
• Reduction in program risks and audit findings.
• Timely delivery of assurance reports and recommendations.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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