As an IT Risk Manager, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by helping them understand their business risks and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with teams to execute and report on risk management, internal control and internal audit engagements that develop, assess, or improve the design and operating effectiveness of IT risk management and internal control activities.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project economics and financials, quality review and client management
- Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
- Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
- Working with organizations to identify and manage IT risks within their strategy execution model.
- Assist clients in applying key frameworks such as COBIT, NIST & ISO
- Developing IT components with enterprise risk management programs
- Leading IT risk assessments ranging from internal audits, system implementations and specialized IT areas (security, basis, access provisioning, etc.)
- Leading and executing IT audits and IT SOX engagements
- Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues
- Manage the evaluation and testing of IT processes, system controls and identification of areas of risk
- Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization) and meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work
- Work closely with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client concerns
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects, assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
- Interview campus and/or experienced candidates
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
- Minimum 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
- Certification required, CIA,CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA license/certification preferred
- Experience performing technology risk assessments and audits, operational internal audits, and process control reviews and strong familiarity with IIA’s Standards
- Expertise in one or more of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, database security auditing, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, AS400)
- Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team
- Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
- Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field
- At least 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function serving cross-industry clients at a national level
- One or more certifications: CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM
- CPA license or certification
- Experience performing technology risk assessments, technology audits, operational internal audits, and process control reviews
- Strong familiarity with the IIA’s Standards
- Expertise in access control software, security architecture and administration, firewalls, network security, security policies and standards, database security auditing, or operating systems such as Windows, UNIX, and AS400
- Strong experience in staff and audit management within an integrated client service team
- Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to execute multiple engagements and prioritize work in a rapidly growing team environment
- Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Ability to travel as needed
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