JOB REQUISITION
Technology Assurance Associate Director
LOCATION
SYDNEY
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
At Protiviti, we believe in empowering our employees. We value diversity and inclusion and celebrate the unique perspectives each employee brings. Our nurturing culture fosters teamwork and growth opportunities that allow individuals to thrive both personally and professionally.
Protiviti is a global business consulting firm composed of experts specialising in advisory,riskand assurance services. We help clients solve problems in finance, operations, technology, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals serve clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific,Europeand the Middle East and provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues.
Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us:
WhatYou’llDo:
As a leader in ourIT Audit& Technology Assurance team, youwill bridge the gap between high-level strategic growth of Protiviti’s Technology Assurance capability within the Internal Audit & Finance Advisory practice and the technical execution & management of a diverse client portfolio.
Commercial and portfolio management:Oversee a diverse portfolio of IT audit / technology assurance engagements and ensuring deliverables meet Protiviti’s quality andmethodologystandards whilemaintainingfull ownership of engagement economics, including budget setting, resourceallocationand monitoring work in progress
Quality and risk management:Serve a key reviewer for engagement quality which includes reviewing working papers and drafting and/or reviewing draft reports. Ensure all procedures and findings meet Protiviti’s quality and methodologystandards
Strategic client advisory:Client relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders. Responsible for managing client expectations, resolvingconflictsandidentifyingbusiness opportunities
Commercial acumen:Proactivelyidentifynew client, market trends and engagementopportunitiesand lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle including the technical drafting of proposals and statements of works
Practice development:Contribute to internal initiatives such as community working groups, internal training, community outreach programs and go-to-market strategies andidentifyingcross-selling opportunities within existing client accounts
Solution integration:Collaborate across Protiviti’s service line offerings (i.e. Internal Audit, Technology Consulting, Risk and Controls and Business Process Improvement) to provide a ‘one firm’ seamless experience for clients.
WhatWe’reSeeking:
Experience:8+years' experience in technology assurance, IT audit, technologyriskor internal audit. This includes 3 – 4 years of management capacity in a professional services environment
Education:Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Accounting,Auditor a related field
Certification:CISA (certified Information Systems Auditor) is mandatory. Other relevant certifications like CISM, CIPP (Privacy), CDPSE (Data Privacy), CISSP (Security), CRISC (Risk and Information System Control or Cloud-specific certifications are a significant plus
Industry focus:A subject matter / experienced in an industry (e.g., financial services, public sector, energy markets, healthcare) and deep knowledge of that sector’s regulatory landscape
Advanced technicalproficiency
Experience in having delivered a broad range of assurance engagements such as, but not limited to, cybersecurity reviews, data governance and privacy reviews, and topical technology assurance topics e.g., ITGC, gen AI & third-party risk management,
Strong understanding of COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks or other relevant technology,assuranceor risk management frameworks
Experience with industry standard data analytics and technology enablement tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, generative AI) is highly valued.
Willingness to travel to client sites (locally and nationally) as needed.
Explore Protiviti
Our Benefits
At Protiviti, we are dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your journey. Our comprehensive benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and beyond, providing meaningful support for your financial wellbeing, health, and personal growth.
Earn More Enjoy an incentive compensation plan that includes bonuses at all levels to maximize your earnings.
Investment in Your Growth
Access our Study Assistance Program for business-related courses.
Benefit from coverage for professional membership fees (up to two per year).
Participate in our tailored learning and development program, featuring online courses, milestone training, and leadership development aligned with your interests and career goals.
Health & Wellbeing Support
Utilize our Wellness Academy, which includes health tools, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and work-life resources.
Take advantage of flu vaccinations, skin checks, a mindfulness program, and discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
See the World Join our Global Mobility Program for international career growth opportunities.
Connect with Others Engage in regular social events and team bonding activities.
Diversity, Equity & InclusionParticipatein our employee networks, including Women in Leadership, Multicultural, LGBTQ+, and Parents groups.
And More We believe that meaningful work should be supported by meaningful benefits, and we are committed to providing a variety of offerings to enhance your experience at Protiviti.
We are committed to accommodating diverse candidate needs during recruitment. We understand unique challenges for neurodiverse individuals, First Nations communities, those with disabilities, and transgender and gender diverse individuals. We ensure equal access and opportunities through necessary accommodations and encourage everyone to apply.
We encourage all interested individuals to apply, as we strive to create an inclusive environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer along with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Commitment to Success as Protiviti’s core values. Our vision is to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Our mission is: We care. We collaborate. We deliver.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, HR, risk and internal audit through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the 11th consecutive year, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).