United States, Washington, Principal Consultant jobs

In today's business landscape organizations are continuously transforming and evolving to keep pace with change and innovative solutions. This wave of digital transformation and constant evolution introduces a variety of risks, which organizations are not equipped to manage and mitigate on their own. As a professional in our Risk Technology practice, you will assist clients in integrating optimal application security, control, and risk management solutions through their transformation journey. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients enable trust through transformation, while working closely with large scale implementation teams across a variety of enabling emerging technologies and solutions.

As a member of our national Risk Technology practice, you will belong to a network of professionals helping our clients implement trusted technology solutions to enrich and improve decision making, provide visibility and transparency of risk and compliance to stakeholders, and integrate efficient and effective risk management solutions.

As our Risk Technology practice continues to rapidly expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate, focused on cloud-based application security, controls, and technology enablement. We need Seniors to help our clients develop and execute sustainable risk management solutions through transformational their efforts. As part of the team, you will work with a wide variety of resources and clients to deliver professional services on strategic and global priority accounts, while accelerating your professional growth.

We will support you with career focused training and coaching to develop, execute, and accelerate your professional goals.

Your key responsibilities

Leveraging your cloud application and industry knowledge, you will lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for clients that will assist them in evolving and sustaining a risk management program through transformation. You will support EY teams responsible for transforming organizations' front, middle, and back office through implementation of leading practice cloud-based technology solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will leverage your proven track record of cloud-based application experience, technical knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills, to effectively deliver quality results in the assessment, design, and implementation of controls, security, and risk management solutions.
• Deliver facts, analyses, and recommendations in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Drive high-quality work products on your team within expected timeframes and budget

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree and approximately 2-3 years of related work experience
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business processes across one or many cloud base applications (e.g., purchase-to-pay, hire-to-retire, customer-to-contract), technical application security design and configuration, application role maintenance and user provisioning processes.
• Internal controls within and around the Oracle or cloud-based applications
• Oracle Applications security and how to achieve a design that enables an end user but also establishes control.
• Advanced project management and client service skills
• Excellent teaming skills
• A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience integrating, managing, or assessing security and controls for cloud-based applications.
• ERP implementation project management and support experience (Oracle and/or Workday experience is a plus)
• Industry related certification (e.g., CISA, PMP, CIA, RICS); non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire

As an Asset Health Data Analyst at either the Senior Consultant or Manager rank, you will design, build and implement scalable data solutions that drive significant business value for our asset intensive clients. Collaborating closely with other data and analytics professionals, program teams, management, and stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in the analytics landscape to help our clients in addressing their asset health and maintenance challenges. Your experience will enable you to comprehend and dissect business requirements, translating them into precise technical specifications. You will serve as a vital link between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that the development process aligns seamlessly with the intended design and objectives.

In line with client requirements, highly desirable would-be familiarity with asset management and health experience of fixed plant equipment (e.g., conveyor belts, screen houses) or mobile equipment (e.g., drills, loaders, haul trucks, light vehicles).

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Your key responsibilities

• Working with asset health datasets and the ability to join and connect key datasets together (e.g. notifications / workorders, equipment sensors, failures) to help interconnection of information from different systems.
• Navigating gaps in data quality and developing options to improve the health of the asset both in the short term and long term.
• Conduct data-driven equipment failure investigations, failure modes analysis, failure symptoms monitoring and identify data required to assist with the investigation.
• Be able to clearly explain key insights, strengths and weaknesses of data analysis options to both technical and senior business stakeholders.
• As required, coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members to ensure structure and focus on achieving team goals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience with equipment failure investigations and understanding of what data will be required to assist with the investigation.
• Knowledge in understanding reliability engineering concepts and operational challenges in mining (i.e. condition based monitoring, equipment / asset strategies, mine site operating conditions).
• Knowledge with data pipeline development, including familiarity of various technologies across time-series data historians (e.g. AVEVA PI) and cloud data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience in transformation of large complex data sets from source systems to target platforms (experience in Azure and AWS based solutions using one or more data engineering or data platform technologies required)
• Evidence of experience in modern development practices including use of code repositories, code review processes, and test frameworks.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to introduce innovative ways of organising, managing and integrating data to ensure its quality and ability to be used as a distinctive asset to generate a return.
• Leads by example and models behaviours that support a culture of safety, health and wellness.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate and present information with purpose, clarity and impact

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

Acknowledgement of Country

Every challenge and every opportunity an organization faces today demands change. And with change comes risk. As a Risk Technology professional, you will be addressing client issues such as business performance variability, business and process controls transformation, application security integrity, governance, risk, and control (GRC) technology enablement, continuous controls monitoring, and IT risk management. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients transform risk functions and implement technology solutions that support risk management and governance. With rapid growth across the SAP and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) space, we’re looking for people who understand the challenges of risk management and can focus on improving business performance using GRC technologies.

As a member of our Risk Technology national practice, you will belong to a network of professionals helping our clients implement technology solutions to enrich and improve decision making, provide visibility and transparency of risk and compliance to stakeholders, and automate manual processes.

We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills in risk strategy, risk function design, risk management and performance enhancement.

Your key responsibilities

Leveraging your knowledge of IT environments and industry trends, you will work across competencies, service lines and sectors to develop innovation solutions to build and sustain risk management and governance programs for our clients. You will support EY teams responsible for transforming risk functions and implementing leading practice technology solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will leverage your SAP experience and project management skills, to effectively support client engagement teams and provide technical expertise in the assessment, design, and implementation of controls, security, and IT risk solutions.
• Deliver facts, analyses, and recommendations in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Drive high-quality work products on your team within expected timeframes and budget.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree and approximately 2-3 years of related work experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of SAP business processes (e.g., purchase-to-pay, record-to-report, order-to-cash)
• Experience testing controls, sensitive access, and segregation of duties.
• Basic project management and client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent teaming skills
• A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally to meet client needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior experience as a consultant or client-serving professional.
• Industry related certification (e.g., CPA/CA, CISA, RICS)
• Strong understanding of IT industry trends
• Foundational understanding of SAP auditing

The objective of our consulting 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.

For our Cyber Risk services, the ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing cyber risks across the organization. This role involves working closely with IT, security teams, and business units to ensure that our cyber risk posture is aligned with our business objectives and regulatory requirements..

Your key responsibilities

You will operate as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. You can expect to work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents. Work with the engagement team to document the business processes dependent on information technology. Serve as a fieldwork leader by directing the 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.
• Conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impacts to the organization.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to protect against cyber threats.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure that cybersecurity policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
• Monitor the cyber threat landscape and provide timely intelligence to relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate risk management discussions with business leaders to ensure they understand their cyber risk exposure.
• Oversee the cyber risk management lifecycle, including risk identification, analysis, response, and monitoring.
• Coordinate with external partners, such as insurance providers and cybersecurity firms, to manage and transfer cyber risks where appropriate.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to senior management and the board of directors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to cybersecurity and data protection.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization..

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience in risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline
• CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager.
• Additional cloud-based certifications to credentialize but do not currently meet the rigor of the certification requirement above:
  • CCSP –
  • CCSK – Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
  • CCAK – Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Google Cloud Digital Leader

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.