At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cloud assurance practice and deliver technology audits for major financial services clients.
- Company: Global consultancy with a focus on innovation and client success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to shape cloud services.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth and leadership opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cloud governance while working with top-tier organisations.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud audits and strong understanding of risk management frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cloud Assurance Associate Director to join an enterprise global consultancy to build & lead the cloud assurance practice engaging with a number of household financial services corporations. This role will lead the delivery of technology internal audit and technology risk engagements, with a particular focus on cloud platforms and cloud governance. You will provide subject matter expertise to large and complex organisations, helping them manage and mitigate risks associated with cloud adoption, technology transformation and modern IT environments. The position combines client leadership, technical assurance, and business development, and is ideal for someone looking to operate at a senior level while helping shape cloud assurance offerings and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the delivery of technology internal audit and technology risk engagements, with a focus on cloud platforms and cloud governance.
- Manage a portfolio of clients and assignments, ensuring delivery exceeds expectations and meets professional standards.
- Provide subject matter expertise in cloud risk, security, resilience and governance.
- Plan and deliver technology risk assessments, internal audit reviews and assurance engagements.
- Review work produced by team members and ensure quality and compliance with methodology.
- Present findings and reports to senior stakeholders, leadership teams and audit committees.
- Support business development initiatives, identifying opportunities to expand services with new and existing clients.
- Assist in developing new technology risk and cloud assurance services.
- Support financial management of engagements, including budgeting, WIP monitoring and ensuring profitable delivery.
- Contribute to annual audit planning and risk-based audit strategies.
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong experience delivering technology cloud internal audits is a must have.
- Experience auditing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or private cloud environments is a must have.
- Strong understanding of cloud governance, security, resilience and risk management frameworks is a must have.
- Experience working with large and complex organisations is a must have.
- Knowledge of Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix, well-architected frameworks and cloud security best practices.
- Understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, release management and source control processes.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CCAK, CCSK, CCSP or equivalent is a must have.
- Experience delivering cloud assurance or cloud security reviews.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership teams or audit committees.
- Experience developing new service offerings or growing client relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness and engagement management experience.
Associate Director Cloud Assurance employer: Intec Select
Join a leading global consultancy that prioritises innovation and excellence in the financial services sector. As an Associate Director in Cloud Assurance, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth, while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities to shape cutting-edge cloud assurance services. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes, this role offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.
