Technology Consulting - IT Audit, IT Governance Management Ernst & Young AE

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by technology. As a technology consulting professional specializing in IT Audit, Governance Management, OR Regulatory Compliance, you ll help businesses ensure robust IT governance and compliance frameworks supporting strategy and being a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you ll deliver exceptional client service providing advice on how effective governance and compliance contribute to organizational resilience and operational excellence.

As organizations look to leverage the advantage technology offers, we ll work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you ll need in today s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be more valuable than anywhere else. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The Opportunity

As a SC/Assistant Manager specializing in IT Audit, IT Governance Management, or IT Regulatory Compliance, you will be part of a larger engagement team serving one client at a time. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, overseeing governance frameworks, and conducting audits to assess the effectiveness of IT controls.

Role 1: IT Audit

Key Skills:

• For a candidate with experience in IT and security audits, particularly with knowledge of DGA (Digital Governance Act) and SDAIA (Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority).
• Plan and oversee IT and security control audits aligned with regulatory and internal frameworks.
• Coordinate evidence collection, control testing, and remediation tracking.
• Work with risk and compliance functions to ensure readiness and accurate reporting.

Role 2: IT Regulatory Compliance (GRC)

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in IT regulatory compliance and GRC frameworks, with a strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Govern regulatory and policy compliance across IT domains, mapping obligations to internal controls.
• Maintain risk registers, testing plans, and reporting cadence.
• Oversee evidence lifecycle, audit readiness, and third-party compliance assurance.

Role 3: IT Governance Management

Key Skills:

• Candidate with a strong understanding of governance frameworks, standards, and best practices, along with knowledge of Saudi regulations (less audit focus).
• Design and manage governance frameworks, decision rights, and committee operations.
• Define standards, KPIs, and control mechanisms supporting performance oversight.
• Coordinate portfolio and service catalog governance across functions.
• Lead review cycles and drive continuous alignment to business outcomes.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor s or master s degree in a relevant field.
• Approximately 5+ years of related work experience in IT audit, governance, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess compliance and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong desire to learn new technologies and methodologies.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.