The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Risk & Audit Consultant is versed in conducting risk assessments and audits aligned with Accenture’s information security program in enterprise environments and applications with a focus on the Avanade enterprise. This job serves as an integral component to execute work pertaining to risk management and audits to manage and assess overall security operational effectiveness. This position guides, supports and helps mature the technical, operational and regulatory compliance posture of security initiatives, programs and processes.
Additional responsibilities include:
Lead a team responsible for executing Risk & Audit program goals for Accenture under the Risk & Audit Senior Manager. This includes overseeing multiple audits and risk assessments while coordinating strategy and prioritization for the team and executing with efficiency and integrity.
Evangelize to colleagues on current and emerging security risks to guide in effective decision making and implementation of needed security measures and initiatives.
Partner across multiple cross-functional teams to proactively mitigate/solve risks identified through audits or normal course of business, including providing and validating requirements of security solutions towards mitigation.
Build positive internal business relationships and become a trusted advisor through regular interactions with colleagues and other cross-functional teams. 
Run risk-management activities including, but not limited to, assisting the business in meeting security best practices and regulatory/contract obligations.
Versed in the development and implementation of standards supporting security best practices to mature Accenture Global Security direction.
Own special projects assigned by Accenture GRC leadership that support departmental goals and objectives.
Oversee staff who operate the workstation security exception request process.
Job requirement: Travel as needed (potentially up to 10%).