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As technology becomes more important across society the work we do is undergoing greater levels of interest and scrutiny. You will be given the opportunity to engage with a broad set of individuals continually adapting, learning and developing as you work with various teams to understand and provide assurance over cutting edge technology environments and cyber security.

Our Technology & Cyber Assurance team is expanding as we help our clients respond to new risks and help identify their cyber risk exposure whilst taking advantage of new opportunities presented by technological and business change.

Managing risk and establishing effective controls are at the heart of both good governance and competitive advantage. Our team offers unrivalled depth of experience in providing governance, risk, control and assurance solutions to our clients in the financial services, corporate and public sector. We design, implement and assure business process, technology and cyber security controls to manage the risks our clients face on a day-to-day basis.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Associate Director to join our thriving Technology & Cyber Assurance team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality IT audit and risk advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our service offerings, driving business development, and nurturing the next generation of talent within our team.

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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.  

What brings us all together at Deloitte? Its how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

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As an Associate Director, you will be instrumental in leading and expanding our Technology and Cyber Audit & Assurance capabilities. Your key responsibilities will include:

Client Leadership & Delivery

• Leading the development, oversight, and delivery of multi-year technology audit plans for internal audit co-source and outsource engagements.
• Managing key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor, and driving account growth and pipeline development.
• Preparing and presenting quarterly audit committee updates on technology and digital audit and assurance activities.
• Overseeing and delivering complex technology and digital audit and assurance reviews, encompassing a broad range of areas such as:
  • Core IT Controls: General IT Controls (GITC) and IT Automated Controls (ITAC) across diverse ERP systems, databases, and infrastructure.
  • Technology Risk & Governance: Cyber security, IT strategy, enterprise architecture, project management, and resilience (DR/BCP).
  • Data & Compliance: Data privacy (e.g., GDPR), identity and access management, and change management.
  • Emerging Technologies: Assurance over cloud environments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, and other digital innovations.
  • Operational IT: IT asset management, procurement, service delivery, and infrastructure management.

Risk, Control and Assurance Advice:

• Developing strategic technology and cyber risk registers for large corporates based on interviews with senior technology stakeholders up to Executive Board level.
• Driving technology assurance mapping across the 3 Lines of Defence to promote efficiency and value for money from assurance activities.
• Developing and implementing robust IT control frameworks for key technology systems to support external audit requirements for newly listed corporates.

Business Development:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, contributing to managed revenue and sales support credits.
• Developing proposals and presentations for prospective clients.

Team Leadership & Talent Development:

• Championing the growth and development of our people, providing formal and informal mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to junior team members up to Senior Manager level.
• Guiding career progression paths, identifying development opportunities, and supporting individuals in achieving their professional aspirations.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence within the team.
• Building and maintaining a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance environment where talent thrives.

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The ideal candidate will have:

Desired Professional Certifications:

• ACA
• CISA
• CISM
• CISSP

Experience:

• Proven years of progressive experience in IT external audit, IT internal audit, and/or IT risk advisory, preferably within a Big Four or leading professional services firm.
• Demonstrable experience operating across all three lines of defence.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex IT and audit and assurance engagements.
• Significant experience in client relationship management and business development.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of General IT Controls (GITC) and IT Automated Controls (ITAC).
• Proficiency with various ERP systems and leading database/server technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance.

Industry Exposure:

• Broad experience across a range of sectors such as Government and Public Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, Media and Communications, Legal, Retail, and Professional Services.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including Executive Boards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. Thats what connects us. Thats what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, well make an impact that matters.

Finance Transformation

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance. Thats where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations. 

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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I thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and the people I engage with: they enrich my day immensely. Every week throws up new challenges, new risks to assess, new plans to develop. -Montine, Technology & Transformation

The great culture, flexibility, and range of experiences that Deloitte offers is what sets this firm apart. In Human Capital, Deloitte is far ahead of any of our immediate competitors. -Sophia, Technology & Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

Youll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. Thats why well support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, youll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. Youll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

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Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: its why were here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So were nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure well take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because its only when youre comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so well make sure it never stops growing. Whether its from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, youll learn every day. Through world-class development, youll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, youll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and youll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. Youll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And youll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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