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Analyst - IT Risk Management (IRM - Audit)

Employer
KPMG
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
21 Mar 2019

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Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Sector
Consultancy
Job Role
Risk Analyst
Job Type
Permanent
AutoReq ID

139930BR

Job Title

Analyst - IT Risk Management (IRM - Audit)

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Function

Audit

Service Line

Audit

Service Line Information

At KPMG, our vision is to be the clear choice on the future of Audit. In today's complex and ever-changing business world, we recognise that we need to be one step ahead for our clients - rather than reacting to emerging trends we need to anticipate them by harnessing technology. Our people are integral to this, bringing their natural curiosity, diversity of ideas and perspectives to help deliver client excellence.

KPMG Overview

Joining KPMG means joining a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thoughts and a natural curiosity to the work they do each day. No one type of person succeeds at KPMG; a diverse business requires diverse personalities, characters and perspectives. There really is a place for you here.

Job Description

OPENING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21/02/2019
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20/03/2019
COMPETITIVE SALARY + NEGOTIABLE BONUS AND BENEFITS
THERE ARE MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE


We have fantastic opportunity for you to work at a world renowned professional services company. We are keen to recruit talented people who have the energy and drive to succeed in a dynamic and challenging environment and who have a passion for delivering excellent service and building strong relationships.

The Team - National Markets IRM (Newcastle)

The IRM team based in Newcastle is an integral part of our rapidly growing National Markets Audit practice. Whilst the IRM team sits within our Audit practice, we work closely with a multi-disciplinary Consulting practice to deliver a comprehensive range of services that our clients demand. Our IRM specialists deliver four key proposition to our clients:

- The use of technology in the External Audit.
- Assurance of technology through Internal Audit.
- Attestation over the use of technology at third parties (e.g. cloud software vendors and providers of outsourced operations).
- Advice on the management of technology risk (e.g. technology change programmes, emerging technology risk such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and Blockchain).
Our core client base is predominantly within financial services and large corporates, but we are increasingly finding that our specialist skills are needed by firms in other industries like Health and Public Sector. Through one of our key propositions External Audit, we evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of technology controls and assess how they may present a risk of financial misstatement. We work closely with specialist financial auditors, working as one team to deliver this type of work.

Our clients need to deal effectively with their operational risks, to achieve maximum value from their technology, data and processes and our IRM specialists provide independent, jargon-free advice to help them achieve this potential. We also work closely with our Consulting teams, for example cyber security specialists, digital experts and technology strategists to ensure our clients receive the best possible advice.

The team works in an agile and flexible manner, with plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and gain new knowledge. We are keen to support and develop our people to enable them to be the best they can be.

The role and responsibilities

A successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Delivering value added assurance services to clients.
- Conducting fieldwork and (on occasions) managing and supervising small project teams in delivery of assurance assignments.
- Assisting with engagement scoping, internal financial management, managing delivery risk, production and initial review of deliverables.
- Building and managing client relationships across a number of clients.
- Developing internal networks and maintaining relationships with colleagues across other teams within KPMG.
- Contributing to practice management, e.g. knowledge sharing, training, proposition development, and knowledge management.

The Person

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Background; -


- Proven experience in a technology risk and control / audit environment within professional services or an internal audit / risk function.
- A good understanding of technology platforms.
- Excellent communication skills and report writing skills.
- Ability to develop excellent relationships both internally and with clients.
- Capacity to deliver work within tight timescales to a high quality.
- Ability to identify and assess IT risks and controls, to relate them to the wider business environment and to express opinions clearly at all levels
- Undergraduate Degree, ideally, in technology, business, or related field.
- First rate interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Strong team player qualities, but able to work on own initiative.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Background; -

- Experience of business analysis and core business processes, for example, transaction processing, system development ledger systems.
- Experience within the financial services and/or corporates sector(s) and knowledge of systems and processes used within them.
- Ability to identify and assess complex IT risks and controls, to relate them to the wider business environment and to express opinions clearly at all levels.
- Recognised accounting / auditing (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CISA or similar) qualification(s), or working towards them.
Additional Information

The role will be based at our Newcastle office, but will include travel; candidates must have a willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally on occasions.

Our Deal

At KPMG, your long-term future is every bit as important to us as it is to you. That's why our aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it's great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities - you'll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. We're a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, our clients and our communities.

We're at our best when you're at your best; that's why we've created 'Our Deal' and 'The Academy'. Our Deal is the way we speak about the colleague experience and the expectations we have of our people. We expect the best from our people and in return we provide a stimulating, collaborative environment where each person can reach their extraordinary potential. Through 'The Academy', you'll have access to communities which will support and develop you so that you build your skills and career. From introducing secondment programmes to preferential banking, and student loan payments to your birthday off, we're making sure that our people have an amazing experience.

Flexible Working

While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle. We offer part time roles with flexible working arrangements which could include, annualised hours, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days etc. We are happy to discuss your own requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements in more detail, should that be of interest and, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly.

Applying with a Disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG by viewing our
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Policy for Agencies

KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies:
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