Job Description
Assistant Manager – Technology Risk Advisory Services
16 January 2023
Location:
Job title: Assistant Manager
Reference: Technology Advisory Services
Contact: Srilekha Ghosh
We at BDO in UAE are a diverse group of individuals from many cultures, and we share a common ambition: to make a difference and be the spontaneous choice in the industry. We have an excellent Partner–to–staff ratio and an encouraging gender ratio, giving you more flexibility and high priority on mentorship and professional development.
At BDO, we understand that being the leader in exceptional client service begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people. Relationships matter in our work and interactions with clients and how we work and interact with each other. What differentiates BDO as an employer is our focus on relationships.
Your opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to join our UAE Technology Risk Advisory Services Team. The successful individual will own the following responsibilities:
- Assist the team in planning engagements, conducting fieldwork, discussing findings and observations with the clients, preparing work papers to support conclusions and preparing written reports.
- Develop policies and procedures inline with Information Security & Privacy international and local standards.
- Attend preliminary meetings with clients; offer advice and develop a client understanding for the overall service process; communicate access and information requirements.
- Support Engagement partners and Directors to lead business development initiatives including, but not limited to, review pre-engagement activities, contracting and setting up meetings with prospective clients.
- Keeping up to date with developments in Technology, UAE markets, relevant professional standards (eg: ISO 27001, Data Privacy Law etc.) and specific industry sectors.
- Pursuit of highest professional standards, specialist skills in technology and credibility in the market through continuous professional education, certification, contributions to professional groups and appropriate networking.
- Contribute towards managing the overall client service delivery in accordance with BDO UAE quality guidelines & methodologies.
- Contribute towards managing accounts on a day-to-day basis & explore new business opportunities for the firm.
- Maintain professional relations with clients, answer queries, offer expert advice.
- Ensure thorough project documentation and maintain electronic filing in accordance to BDO guidelines.
- Complete project assignments with minimum supervision and within the timelines provided by the management.
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field
- At least 6-8 years of experience in advising customers on security architectures meeting industry standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST & PCI DSS.
- Experience in international and local regulatory requirements related to Data Privacy & Protection
- Must have 2-year experience in implementing the regulatory & compliance framework requirements (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, ADHICS)
How to join us
We seek people who are driven and who work towards the best interest of the Team and the Firm – passionate professionals who are keen to develop lasting relationships, both internally and with our Clients.
Please send in your detailed resume by clicking the below link. If you are successful in your application, one of our resourcing teams will contact you to discuss the next steps.