Senior Associate, Risk Consulting

Grant Thornton Australia

Sydney, NSW

Security (Information & Communication Technology)

Full-time

Salary Continuance Insurance

Join our growing Technology Risk Consulting team at Grant Thornton and make a significant impact!

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently owned and managed accounting, advisory, and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people, and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalized experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days

Develop your specialist Cyber and Technology Risk expertise with a diverse range of national clients

Structured learning and development at all career levels

About this role

Join our Sydney office and be part of the cutting-edge Cyber and Technology Risk practice, where we thrive in delivering impactful consulting and assurance engagements. Under the guidance of our experienced managers, you will play a vital role in shaping the cyber risk landscape for our clients across diverse industries.

Key responsibilities

Participate in and lead technical assessments of clients’ IT environments.

Conduct interviews with users and business leaders to identify IT risks.

Identify security vulnerabilities, incorrect configurations, and control/process weaknesses to help clients to better secure their technology platforms.

Leverage specialist knowledge to assess clients' technology environments.

Provide actionable recommendations and insights to mitigate risks in IT processes.

Manage on-site engagements, overseeing junior resources and client interactions.

Collaborate with managers to develop high-quality reports and deliverables.

Present outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders for informed decision-making.

Review and assure the quality of findings and recommendations.

Skills & experience

Tech-savvy professional with experience in cyber and technology risk within an assurance or consulting environment.

A degree qualification in technology is preferred.

Solid understanding of technology risks, including cybersecurity, change management, project management, and technology general controls.

Familiarity with global or industry-specific security frameworks such as SOC-2, NIST-CSF, ISO 27001, and CPS 234.

Experience with or interest in penetration testing, red teaming, or incident response simulations.

Client-centric approach with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose—we care for our people, clients, and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities—building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated, and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make are always seen, felt, and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

9-day fortnight with no salary reduction | Flexible working options

Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

Funded professional membership

Structured learning and development at all career levels

Diverse and inclusive firm culture | Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching

And many more

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