Director Analyst: IT Audit, Risk Coverage & Planning

Gartner Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Director Analyst in the Assurance Practice to lead internal audit insights for global clients.

You will craft pragmatic, provocative research and present actionable recommendations to executives, blending writing and speaking engagements across Gartner conferences and client briefings. You will guide a team of analysts, shape audit coverage strategies for evolving cyber and IT governance risks, and support sales with market insights to grow Gartner’s footprint in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years of internal audit or industry experience.
• Experience assessing audit coverage strategies for tech risks (cybersecurity, IT governance).
• CISA or comparable credential preferred.
• Knowledge of audit management software and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create high-impact insights content for senior data analytics leaders in audits.
• Lead and mentor junior analysts within Gartner’s Assurance Practice.
• Develop audit coverage strategies for new and emerging risks.
• Lead, perform, or oversee IT audits including cybersecurity and IT governance.
• Present findings to executives and clients, on-site or remotely.

Skills

Audit strategy

IT audit leadership

Executive communication

Research & writing

Public speaking

Data analysis

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Audit management software

IT risk assessment tools

Job description

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Director Analyst in the Assurance Practice to lead internal audit insights for global clients.

You will craft pragmatic, provocative research and present actionable recommendations to executives, blending writing and speaking engagements across Gartner conferences and client briefings. You will guide a team of analysts, shape audit coverage strategies for evolving cyber and IT governance risks, and support sales with market insights to grow Gartner’s footprint in the