Audit Manager, Data, AI and Group Functions Technology

HSBC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in Sheffield, UK, seeks an Audit Manager – Data, AI and Group Functions Technology to lead tech coverage in integrated audits and evaluate automated controls across IT. You’ll work with stakeholders to identify risks and recommend pragmatic improvements, including data/AI projects.

The role emphasizes governance, risk mitigation and strong collaboration within Group Functions Technology. This position requires a degree-level education with professional certifications; visa sponsorship is

Qualifications

• A degree-level education; professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, ITIL, CISSP or CISM preferred.
• Experience in Technology Audit, Risk, Controls Assurance or related area.
• Knowledge of IT General Controls, technology controls and audit testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology coverage across integrated audits within Group Functions Technology.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of business automated controls and IT General Controls.
• Contribute to audits covering significant projects and systems, including Data and AI.
• Identify risks, control deficiencies and root causes, and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Apply risk-based auditing techniques to plan and execute audits effectively.
• Produce audit issues and reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Manage the integrated audit portfolio with resource allocation and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to develop data analytics, agile techniques and innovations.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and stay updated with regulatory developments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level education

CIA / CISA / ITIL / CISSP / CISM preferred

Job description

If you’re looking to take an exciting new direction with your HSBC career, an internal move can open the door to many opportunities. It’s a chance to take on a new challenge, develop your skills and bring your knowledge of our brand to a new role.

We’re currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Global Internal Audit team as Audit Manager – Data, AI and Group Functions Technology, based in the Sheffield, UK.

In this role, you’ll support the Head of Audit and Senior Audit Managers in delivering independent, objective assurance over technology risk, governance and control frameworks. You’ll lead technology coverage across integrated audits, assess business automated controls and IT General Controls, and contribute to reviews of significant projects and systems, including Data and Artificial Intelligence.

You’ll work across Group Functions Technology and partner with stakeholders to identify root causes, provide constructive challenge and deliver pragmatic recommendations that strengthen HSBC’s control environment.

Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.

A move across the business allows you to continue accessing tailored professional development opportunities and HSBC’s fantastic benefits packages.

In this role, you will:

• Lead technology coverage across integrated audits within Group Functions Technology.


• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of business automated controls and IT General Controls supporting key business processes.


• Contribute to technical audits covering significant projects and systems, including Data and Artificial Intelligence.


• Identify key business and operational risks, control deficiencies and their root causes.


• Apply risk-based auditing techniques to plan and execute audit assignments effectively.


• Produce high-quality audit issues and reports containing clear, practical and pragmatic recommendations.


• Manage the integrated audit portfolio through effective resource allocation and timely delivery.


• Maintain flexibility across the audit plan while managing competing priorities.


• Collaborate with audit teams to develop the use of data analytics, agile techniques and other innovations.


• Maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships through regular engagement and appropriate challenge in business risk governance forums.


• Keep up to date with relevant business, regulatory and industry developments.


• Support team leadership by acting as a role model for junior colleagues and fostering an open, inclusive and collaborative working culture.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• A degree-level education, with relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, ITIL, CISSP or CISM preferred.


• Experience in Technology Audit, Technology Risk, Controls Assurance or a related risk and control environment.


• Knowledge of IT General Controls, technology controls and audit testing methodologies.


• Several years’ experience in a relevant area, such as Technology Audit, Internal Audit, Assurance, Enterprise Risk Management, Chief Controls Office, Compliance or Information Security.


• A solid understanding of technology and data-management risks and controls, including business automated controls.


• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong analytical capability, with the confidence to assess unfamiliar areas thoroughly and identify the key risks and control considerations quickly.


• The ability to manage multiple competing priorities across concurrent audits and projects.


• A collaborative approach and a clear commitment to helping the wider team achieve its objectives.

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces—no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long-term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.