At EY, you?ll Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As an IT Specialist, you will help businesses in an M&A environment to continuous improvement and control of internal IT processes and procedures. In this context, they will realize the value they can gain from their IT investments ? supporting strategy and being a key growth driver.

The opportunity
As a Senior Consultant, you will help organizations leverage technology to achieve a competitive advantage, advising on how to make IT more efficient and manage the risks associated with running IT operations. As organizations look to leverage the advantage IT offers, we will work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills that you will 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.

Your key responsibilities
In this role, you will be part of multiple projects that require you to give the best advice to our clients using your knowledge and experience to provide the best outcomes. The job description is the following one:

• Supporting multiple M&A and CarvOut projects focused on the IT landscape;
• Identify in a transaction environment how the IT landscape supports the current business and how it may fit in the prospective environment;
• Helping organizations to identify and assess their most important IT risks, to mitigate the risks and to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of IT and data, including business continuity management;
• Designing and monitoring IT General Controls and IT process reviews based on various IT governance and IT security standards (e.g. CobiT 5, ITIL v.3, ISO 27001);
• Supporting the design and implementation of efficient measures (assessment of IT processes that includes Security Policies and procedures, Incident Management, Continuity and Service Availability, Change Management, User Access Management, Physical and environmental security, Business Continuity Management);
• Assessing the evaluation, definition and implementation of risk, governance and regulatory compliance initiatives for IT functions;
• Supporting the team management;
• Acting as mentor and coach to the junior members of the team and leading by example;
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Aptitude to bridge between the IT and Business environment linking both business and IT strategies and objectives;
• Ability to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business;
• A strategic focused mind-set;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to delivery multiple projects and to present information in a clear and concise manner;
• A strong work ethic;
• Forward thinker and self-starter;
• Creative, proactive, team player and able to work under pressure.
• Business mindset and some commercial acumen.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Academic education in financial, technological or analytical fields of study;
• At least 3 years of professional experience related with IT Audit, Technology Risk, Strategic Planning or similar;
• Experience in consulting environment;
• Good knowledge of the main IT landscape, fundamentals and requirements;
• Focused in project management;
• Ability to think out of the box and create multidisciplinary solutions;
• Full English Proficiency;
• Availability to work in Portugal and abroad.

Ideally, you?ll also have:

• Experience working on international projects;
• Commercial acuity to develop existing opportunities in clients and identify and explore new ones.

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 team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you?re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY-Parthenon offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you?ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching;
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that?s right for you.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and strategy and consulting services, we?re using the finance products, expertise and systems we?ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, feedback is an essential part of what we do and this will be forthcoming in order for you to maximize your potential and be part of a dynamic team.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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