Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Manager Financial Services

Digital Assurance And Transparency Professional

Specialty/Competency: Assurance Industry/Sector: Not Applicable Time Type: Full time Travel Requirements: Up to 40% Our Digital Assurance and Transparency practice (DAT) is at the forefront of innovation, supporting both delivery of quality, tech-enabled solutions focused on trust and transparency and value-add growth in business and social issues that are top of mind with our clients. You'll work closely with clients, your Digital Assurance and Transparency team, and our external audit teams to understand the systems and technologies our clients use and how they can mitigate risk. As a Digital Assurance and Transparency professional, you'll be part of an organization with a focus on quality, value, innovation, emerging technologies (e.g. cloud, digital assets), and growth and gain experience across several of our specialized areas of focus throughout your career. A career within Digital Assurance and Transparency will enable you to play a valuable role in evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls and providing our clients with insights into their business processes and technology. You conduct controls and transaction testing and perform readiness assessments, in order to provide observations and recommendations to our clients, including as it relates to their use of emerging technologies, such as cloud, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. You review finance, operations and technology processes including monitoring controls over third party providers. You also may provide assurance over service organizations that provide technology, emerging and business functions across ecosystems. You will work collaboratively across segments, sectors and specialty teams and have the opportunity to work on diverse projects. You're driving innovation and powering the future of the end-to-end audit through the use of technology with a focus on quality & value.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity As part of the Digital Assurance team you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. As a Manager you will motivate and inspire others to deliver quality while leveraging team strengths and managing performance to meet client expectations. This role offers the chance to work with Financial Services clients, securing project success and maintaining exceptional standards in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and performance
• Utilize team strengths to enhance client service outcomes
• Identify and implement strategic planning initiatives
• Maintain rigorous standards in a fast-paced environment
• Foster substantial relationships with Financial Services clients

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of experience
• Certified Public Accountant or CISA

What Sets You Apart

• Experience working with Financial Services clients preferred
• Demonstrating knowledge of financial reporting and compliance
• Managing IT risks and operational processes
• Leading IT controls assurance projects
• Identifying key risks and recommending improved controls
• Managing and coaching staff in assessments
• Understanding client business for service opportunities
• Demonstrating project management skills in IT audits

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $297,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.