Manager, Cyber and Technology Risk

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Cyber and Technology Risk Manager to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities 

• Lead technology risk, cybersecurity, and IT control assessments across cloud, infrastructure, applications, third-party ecosystems, and emerging technologies; evaluate and enhance IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, cybersecurity controls, and enterprise governance frameworks 
• Advise clients on aligning their programs with industry-recognized frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls, SOC, and relevant regulatory requirements; lead AI governance initiatives and responsible AI risk assessments; conduct gap assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop actionable remediation roadmaps 
• Support digital transformation initiatives by embedding security, privacy, and risk considerations directly into client technology implementations; provide strategic guidance on Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), cloud security, vulnerability management, and security operations 
• Simultaneously manage multiple client engagements and complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget; oversee project planning, budgeting, staffing, quality reviews, and final deliverable management; ensure engagement profitability and compliance with KPMG's strict quality and risk management standards 
• Coach, mentor, and actively develop consultants and senior consultants, helping them build technical and professional skills; establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with client stakeholders and executive leadership 
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and executive-level client presentations to win new business; identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within existing client accounts; contribute to market research, solution development, and thought leadership pieces that showcase KPMG's expertise; participate in industry conferences, networking events, and internal practice initiatives; help expand and refine Cyber & Tech Risk offerings across governance, compliance, resilience, cloud, AI, and managed services 
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment 

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, IT audit, IT compliance, information security, or risk consulting; proven track record of leading client-facing projects and supervising/developing professional teams 
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field is required.
• Strong understanding of IT risk, control, and security frameworks; demonstrated knowledge of cloud technologies, cybersecurity programs, and enterprise risk management (ERM); ITGC and SOX compliance testing and remediation; cybersecurity and security program maturity assessments 
• Implementation or oversight of IAM/PAM solutions and Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP); third-party risk management (TPRM) framework design; security operations, incident response, and disaster recovery; experience with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platforms; hands-on experience with AI governance and emerging technology risk frameworks 
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic consulting environment; ability to translate complex business and tech problems into structured, actionable risk mitigation strategies; capability to speak confidently with C-suite stakeholders and simplify technical risks for business leaders 
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Security+, CCSP, or specialized cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer) highly desired 
• Travel as required to support client engagements and business needs 
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)