IT Risk Advisory Senior Associate
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As a result of continued growth, Cherry Bekaert ’s Risk Advisory Services team is seeking an IT Senior Associate who is passionate about helping organizations navigate technology risk while enabling business growth. You will work with organizations to evaluate not only the effectiveness of their IT controls and risk management programs, but also the technology infrastructure that supports business operations and growth. Successful candidates understand how core infrastructure components, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, databases, identity and access management, and enterprise applications, scale alongside evolving business needs. Given the client-facing nature of this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities while building trusted relationships with key decision makers as you deliver value across a broad scope of projects, including but not limited to:
- IT Risk Assessment
- IT General Controls (ITGCs)
- Internal Audit
- SOX Compliance
- IT Governance
- Cybersecurity Risk Management
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Technology Infrastructure Review & Roadmapping
- Control Design and Optimization
As an IT Risk Advisory Senior Associate, you will:
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Perform IT risk assessments that identify technology, operational, cybersecurity, and compliance risks and translate findings into practical recommendations
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Execute IT internal audits and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, application controls, and business process controls
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Support SOX readiness and SOX 404 compliance initiatives, including access management, change management, computer operations, system development lifecycle controls, and risk and control matrices
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Evaluate IT governance structures, policies, third-party risk practices, and controls using frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and NIST
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Assess cybersecurity governance and risks associated with cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, business continuity, disaster recovery, and other emerging technologies
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Lead client walkthroughs, interviews, meetings, and status discussions while managing engagement timelines, budgets, communications, and reporting deliverables
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Assess technology infrastructure, enterprise applications, and supporting control environments to advise organizations on how they can scale systems, processes, and risk management practices to support business growth, operational resilience, and strategic objectives
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Build trusted client relationships, support engagement planning and quality reviews, and mentor associates and interns
What you bring to the role:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
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Minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated experience in IT audit, IT risk, internal audit, SOX compliance, information security, or IT risk advisory
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Experience evaluating IT General Controls, automated controls, and business process controls, supported by a strong understanding of risk management and internal control concepts
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Understanding of core technology infrastructure concepts, including networks, cloud environments, databases, operating systems, and en