- Consultants work in a client facing role and take on the responsibility of identifying, assessing and monitoring risks by developing a risk management plan and strategy. They assist clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk. They work in teams to provide high-quality execution of projects for clients across a wide range of industries. Typical projects comprise of conducting reviews of systems, processes and internal controls. Provide recommendations to clients for improvement or remediation and draft reports on gaps & key issues requiring redress.

- Consultants demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business. They establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client's perspective and become the de-facto go-to-person. Their work output is expected to be of outstanding quality. They constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

Consultants also participate in sales and support business development initiatives. In addition, they get opportunities to perform research and contribute to the development of thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

- Spearhead client facing teams and guide them on solution delivery. Independently lead smaller modules of the engagement.

- Identify, assess and monitor risks by developing a risk management plan and strategy and identify opportunities to improve business processes

- Assist clients in addressing compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk

- Assist team members in developing technical and professional competency. Coach, train and support consultants in the team

- Manage multiple assignments and related project teams

- Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests

- Establish deep relationships with client personnel (at appropriate levels) by understanding client's perspective

- Assess the current state of an organization's internal control/Sarbanes-Oxley Act framework and help clients drive value and efficiency in their internal controls by implementing leading practices

- Constantly monitor project progress, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. - Participate in sales and support business development initiatives

Desired Profile:

- 2+ years experience in Information Security and related functions such as IT audits, SOX and IT Risk Management

- Qualification - BE, MBA (desirable) and Certifications (desirable) - CISA, CISSP, PMP, ITIL, CEH, COBIT, ISO 27001

- Experience in conducting Information Security Assessment and Risk management in accordance with established standards such as ISO27001 etc.

- Experience of information security standards and frameworks such as: ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, ITIL, COBIT

- Experience in the areas of formulation and implementations of information security policies and procedures

- Experience in conducting application security reviews including

- Application functionality

- Application controls including segregation of duty (SOD), work flows etc.

- ITGC Reviews

- Experience in the areas of IT SOX testing.

- Experience in ERP controls (SAP/Oracle) would be an added advantage

- Experience in the areas of establishing procedures and policies for the design, installation and commissioning of the Systems infrastructure.

- Experience in performing IT Security reviews including third party/vendor reviews and experience in developing vendor risk framework

- Industry domain knowledge from BFSI, Capital markets, telecom, IT/ITES, Service etc. would be an added advantage

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications (Ms word, Ms Excel, PPT, Visio and Project)

Key Personal Attributes :

- A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems

- A strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/ standards relevant to the client's business.

- Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.

- Ability to work under pressure. Mature, proactive and displays initiative. Manages own and others time well.

- Possesses excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Good oral and written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations. Adept at preparing and presenting reports to an audience.

- Enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Able to travel as necessary to meet client needs. Secondary language skills and international business experience will be useful.

About Protiviti :

Protiviti delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders face the future with confidence. Our consulting solutions span critical business problems in technology, business process, analytics, risk, compliance, transactions and internal audit. We are committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce of professionals that share the common value of collaboration. As an organization, we believe that by teaming together, with each other, and our clients, we can see beyond the surface of changes and problems organizations face in this fast changing world to discover opportunities others might miss and face the future with greater confidence.

Our more than 4,500 people serve clients through the network of Protiviti and independently owned Member Firms in more than 70 offices in over 20 countries. We have served over 60% of FORTUNE 1000- companies and 35% of FORTUNE Global 500- companies. Our people and organization have consistently been recognized by FORTUNE and Consulting Magazine as a best company to work for. In India, Protiviti's member firm (Protiviti India Member Private Ltd.) is a leading provider of business consulting, internal audit, risk management, technology, tax and regulatory, financial reporting and IFRS advisory, forensic and fraud investigation, information management and transaction services. Protiviti member firms are separate and independent legal entities, are not agents of other firms in the Protiviti network, and have no authority to obligate or bind other firms in the Protiviti network.

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