Technology / Data Risk Specialist

Company Description Our Technology Risk team advises clients on how to manage the risks of both delivering and managing technology, providing an independent view on emerging and existing technology and data risks and supporting clients to achieve continuous improvement. Our team supports clients to successfully identify, understand, manage, mitigate and oversee complex technology and data risks. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Consultant with a technology and / or data focus to support the more complex aspects of technology and data risk, particularly those involving enterprise, solution and data architecture, backend systems, and infrastructure. You will work closely with clients to assess and advise on the design and effectiveness of technical controls, including cloud architecture, data platforms, and integration layers, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance frameworks. Your Opportunity As a key member of KPMG's Mid‑Market & Private Technology Risk team, you will support Boards and Executive Management to help them navigate their technology risks (for both existing and new technology) and assist them in achieving their strategic and operational priorities. Our client base includes mid‑market organisations across utilities, education providers, healthcare providers, infrastructure, financial services, not‑for‑profits as well as Government and Local Government. Be a part of a leading team that advises high profile clients with operational and strategic technology and data initiatives focusing on risk management, governance, and review of processes and controls. Work alongside junior staff and management, locally and nationally, on client delivery and engagements and maintain strong relationships with clients during and post engagements. Provide technical knowledge, direction, coaching and training to colleagues through day‑to‑day engagement delivery. Support clients in managing and governing enterprise data by ensuring data quality, data compliance, confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This includes assessing the design and operative effectiveness of controls related to data management. Provide expertise in risk management to data owners, data stewards, and data custodians, as well as to data governance committees overseeing data practices within an organisation. How are you extraordinary? You are resilient and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, where you will be supported to use your initiative to work through competing priorities. You are excited about generating innovative ideas that create value, improve processes, solve complex problems and help clients mature their technology lifecycle and approach to risk management. You are highly developed in written and verbal communication, with proven ability to deliver written deliverables including reports and presentations. You are detail‑oriented and strive to ensure work is delivered on time. You enjoy working collaboratively with a diverse range of peers. Your Experience 3–7 years of experience in solution delivery, data platform management or technology and / or data risk, with a strong technical focus. Demonstrated experience in IT General Controls, privacy, data governance / management or enterprise, solution, data architecture management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, CISA, CISSP, or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are highly desirable. Additional Information KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture. At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more. At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr