Technology Risk- Japanese Language Expert

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career as unique as you are—supported by our global scale, inclusive culture, and advanced technology. We value diverse perspectives and empower our people to deliver meaningful impact for our clients while shaping a better working world.

EY – Technology Assurance Senior Consultant (Japanese Speaker)

Technology Assurance provides independent assurance and risk advisory services focused on evaluating information technology, systems, processes, and controls that support business operations and financial reporting. Our services help organizations build trust, manage risk, and meet regulatory and contractual expectations. Engagements span assurance and risk advisory work and vary in scope and complexity.

As a Japanese speaking Technology Senior Consultant, you will play a critical role in delivering end to end Technology Assurance engagements, interacting directly with Japanese clients, leading key workstreams, and collaborating with different engagement teams. You will apply strong technical expertise, professional judgment, and cultural awareness to deliver high quality outcomes.

The Opportunity

EY’s Technology Assurance services aim to strengthen governance, enhance internal controls, and improve IT and business performance. The work includes financial audit IT support, SOC/SSAE engagements, IT governance and risk management, ERP and system controls, cybersecurity, and data and analytics.

As a Senior Consultant (Japanese Speaker), you will assume increased responsibility for planning, execution, and review, while serving as a trusted point of contact for clients and engagement leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Technology Assurance and IT risk engagements, working closely with Assistant Managers, and Managers.
• Own assigned engagement workstreams, including planning, execution, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Serve as a key contact for Japanese clients and stakeholders, facilitating discussions and meetings in Japanese and English.
• Review audit working papers, risk assessments, and deliverables prepared by Associates
• Apply EY methodologies related to IT controls, risk assessment, control testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, and clearly articulate recommendations to clients.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to junior team members.
• Support engagement management activities such as timelines, deliverable tracking, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate effectively with offshore and onshore EY teams across regions.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of Japanese business practices and cultural norms to enhance client relationships.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension); JLPT N2/ N1 certification is required.
• With appreciation of IT controls, IT audit concepts, and assurance methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead tasks independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, detail oriented, and quality focused mindset.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology/ Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically with relevant experience in Technology Assurance, IT Audit, IT Risk, or related consulting roles.
• Prior experience as IT Auditor, Technology Risk Consultant, IT Compliance Analyst, Information Security Consultant, Financial Auditor or in similar roles.
• Willingness to work onsite, as required.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods or critical engagement phases.

What We Look For

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment.
• Opportunities to work with EY technology risk practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.

What Working at EY Offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY | Building a better working world 

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

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