Director, Technology & Cyber Assurance, Technology and Transformation, Internal Audit & Controls

Overview

Director, Technology & Cyber Assurance, Technology and Transformation, Internal Audit & Controls. Our Finance Transformation (Controllership) team collaborates with leading organisations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of finance functions, delivering strategic changes through process, delivery models and technology solutions. The Technology & Cyber Assurance team helps clients identify cyber risk exposure and opportunities arising from technology and business change. We design, implement and assure governance, risk, control and assurance solutions across business processes, technology and cyber security.

We are seeking a highly experienced Director to join our Technology & Cyber Assurance team. This leadership role is responsible for delivering high-quality IT audit and risk advisory services to a diverse client portfolio across industries. You will shape service offerings, drive business development, and nurture talent within the team.

Deloitte drives progress. We invest in outstanding people, build diverse teams, and empower them to reach for and achieve more. Our values guide every decision we make, and we lead with integrity, collaboration and inclusion to deliver measurable impact.

As a Director, you will lead and expand our Technology and Cyber Audit & Assurance capabilities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive client strategy and oversee the development, oversight and delivery of multi-year technology audit plans for internal audit co-source and outsource engagements.
• Focus on expanding our GPS and Corporates sector.
• Manage key client relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and drive account growth and pipeline development.
• Prepare and present quarterly audit committee updates on technology and digital audit and assurance activities.
• Oversee and deliver complex technology and digital audit and assurance reviews across areas such as:

• Core IT Controls:
  General IT Controls (GITC) and IT Automated Controls (ITAC) across 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, AI governance, and other digital innovations.
• Operational IT: IT asset management, procurement, service delivery, and infrastructure management.

• 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 Defense 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.

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

• Championing the growth and development of our people, providing formal and informal mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to junior team members up to Associate Director 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.

• Extensive 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.

• 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 AI governance.

• Broad experience across sectors including Government & Public Services, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Technology, Media & Communications, Legal, Retail and Professional Services.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including Executive Boards.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development…