Step into the shoes of an EY Technology Risk team member
Welcome to the EY Technology Risk virtual job simulation.
This program is designed to introduce you to the Technology Risk practice and provide real-world experience and practical skills. It offers a risk-free way to experience EY and how we help companies build and communicate confidence in technology. We invite you to practice your skills, flex your intellectual curiosity and build your confidence.
Why choose a career in Technology Risk?
As confidence and trust in technology are becoming a greater concern, companies need to effectively manage technology risks and build trust with their stakeholders to successfully navigate change and innovation. The ability to understand these risks and bridge the gap between business and IT is the core strength of EY Technology Risk professionals. Experience and knowledge of IT is integral to the execution of high-quality audits and the need to safeguard internal controls. EY Technology Risk teams also help decision-makers to attain confidence and embed trust through third-party communications on internal control and regulatory compliance. EY professionals believe that having confidence in technology is crucial for companies to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
If you’re interested in learning more about EY Technology Risk and the service offerings, check out: Technology Risk | EY – Global
Program overview
The EY Technology Risk program is part of the Assurance-wide Forage initiative, which connects participants with company-endorsed virtual work experiences. This program is free and accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Learning objectives
Throughout this program, you will:
Explore the structure of the EY Technology Risk practice and its multidisciplinary approach to addressing technology risks.Gain an understanding of typical IT processes, IT risks and IT General Controls (ITGCs).Engage in practical tasks to improve your relationship building skills, teaming and productivity.
Conclusion
We encourage you to fully engage with the content, connect with our professionals and explore the exciting career opportunities available within EY. The field of Technology Risk is fast-growing and offers numerous pathways for professional development.
Upon completing this virtual job simulation, consider exploring other careers with the EY organization through our diverse simulation programs. We encourage you to explore our other virtual job simulation programs to broaden your skills and unlock new career opportunities. You can find them here: EY – Virtual Job Simulations
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Intro & Scenario
Background context and your project team -
Basics of Technology Risk
Understanding our business- Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Problem Solving
- Risk Analysis
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Interacting with the business
Interviewing: an art or a science?- Critical Thinking
- Professional Skepticism
- Communication Skills
- Interview Skills
- Bias Recognition
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Probing questions
Importance of asking probing questions in understanding IT processes- Questioning Techniques
- Question Development
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Judgment
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Teamwork
Teamwork makes the dream work- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Feedback Delivery
- Critical Thinking
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Conclusion
Conclusion of all tasks -
Finish Line
