Analyst (Senior IT Auditor)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in City of Westminster is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to monitor technology risks and compliance. You will manage audit engagements, support stakeholders, and contribute to a proactive audit function within a multinational context. Ideal candidates will have strong technology audit experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and/or material progress in achieving relevant qualification(s), namely CISA, CISM, CISSP, ACA, CIA etc.
• Experience in delivering technology audits in multinational financial services organizations.
• Knowledge of auditing methods and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor business areas, technology risk, compliance in EMEA portfolio.
• Assist in the maintenance of risk assessments and audit plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and auditees.

Skills

Technology audit experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant technology qualification

Higher education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertaking effective ongoing monitoring of the primary business areas, technology risk and other risk exposures, and compliance in the EMEA portfolio to assist the monitoring officer, highlighting key risk issues to business and EIACE management.
• On occasion, assist in aspects of the maintenance of the risk universe, risk assessments and audit plans where required.
• Support and occasionally lead in continuous monitoring assignments assigned by the Head of Audit.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders and auditees within their engagements.
• Execute and deliver aspects of audit engagements to the required methodology standard.
• Apply audit methodology to all work performed, seeking guidance as required.
• Understand and develop knowledge of the technology functions responsible for delivering systems across the corporate banking, investment banking and securities trading divisions as well as operations support and risk management functions.
• On occasion, the senior IT auditor is required to work on strategic initiatives, supporting the ongoing development of the audit function both regionally and globally.
• Relevant qualification and/or material progress in achieving relevant qualification(s), namely CISA, CISM, CISSP, ACA, CIA etc.
• The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity's performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the role holder.
• The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
• We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
• Experience of delivering technology audits in the context of a multinational financial services organisation.
• Ability to articulate an understanding of key technology components required to deliver IT within a multinational financial services organisation, describe corresponding risks and develop and implement appropriate audit techniques.
• Experience of delivering integrated audits, supporting business auditors in identifying relevant technology risks and designing appropriate audit techniques
• A relevant technology and/or technology audit qualification.
• Preferred: Experience of working in an audit function for a major corporate/investment bank or similar Big-4 experience.
• Experience of working in a 1st line technology role.
• Knowledge of auditing methods and industry practices.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure.
• An understanding of banking and financial services.
• Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Preferred: Strong acumen regarding auditing methods and industry practices is preferred.
• Higher education or equivalent industry experience, Excellent communication skills
• Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A proactive, motivated approach.
• The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• A structured and logical approach to work
• Strong problem solving skills
• A creative and innovative approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills