Senior IT Auditor with German or French

As an Auditor, you will contribute technically to Risk Assurance client engagements as well as internal initiatives, with a strong focus on IT audit, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. You will also identify potential business opportunities and risks within projects, ensuring that all deliverables meet EY GDS quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing effectiveness testing over IT Application Controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), and Segregation of Duties (SoD), with consideration of cybersecurity risks such as access management and data protection

• Leveraging data analytics techniques to support audit procedures, including analysis of large datasets, identification of anomalies, and generation of risk-focused insights

• Supporting reviews of automated and AI-driven processes, including evaluation of controls around algorithms, data usage, and governance frameworks

• Identifying internal control deficiencies and providing actionable recommendations to improve organizational performance, both in terms of efficiency and effectiveness

• Defining and executing audit procedures to assess whether identified deficiencies in systems or applications could have been exploited, including in complex and technology-driven environments

• Performing IT and security testing across multiple areas, such as Database Security, Process Automation (including RPA), IT Asset Management, Software License Compliance, and cloud-based solutions

• Actively contributing to the development and adoption of AI within the team by identifying use cases, exploring innovative solutions, and proactively implementing AI tools to improve audit quality and efficiency

• Providing guidance and sharing knowledge with team members, while participating in audit procedures with a focus on complex, judgmental, or specialized areas

Your people responsibilities:

• Responsible for staffing, motivating, and managing the team, including effective supervision and support of team members in their day-to-day activities

• Actively contributing to knowledge sharing and capability building within the team, ensuring transfer of expertise in areas such as IT audit, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and AI

• Proactively identifying development opportunities for team members and supporting their growth through coaching, feedback, and on-the-job learning

• Driving engagement and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation

• Identifying opportunities to enhance team effectiveness, including adoption of new tools, methodologies, and technology-driven solutions

Experience requirements:

• 2,5+ years' experience in IT and / or information security

Technical skills requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Cybernetics, or other related fields (e.g. Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or similar)

• Good technical knowledge of operating systems, databases, application servers and network devices

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations/ client business

• Knowledge of IT standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2700x, NIS2, and others)

• Ideally possesses one or more recognized IT certifications such as (CISA. CISM, CRISC, CISSP, TOGAF, CEH, OSCP)

Soft skills requirements:

• Positive attitude with a: strong willingness to learn and continuously develop, especially in areas such as AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in German

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to inspire teamwork, ownership, and accountability within engagement teams

• Creative thinking and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy

• Interest in consulting and technology-driven environments, with openness to continuous development and innovation

• Curiosity and openness to exploring and applying AI solutions in day-to-day work and contributing to team development in this area

To qualify for this role, you should have significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least 3 of the following areas:

• IT General Controls review

• Application Controls review

• Cybersecurity review

• Infrastructure review

• Experience performing business process assessments

• Business continuity review

• IT governance review

• IT risk assessment and IT audit planning

• Use of Data Analytics in audit and risk assessment

• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence, including understanding of AI-related risks and controls