FS IT Audit Manager

Grant Thornton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Grant Thornton, a leading UK professional services firm, is seeking an IT Audit Manager in London to lead IT audit engagements for financial services clients. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, manage teams across locations, and apply regulatory frameworks to ensure high-quality, timely audits.

You’ll balance client delivery with coaching and developing your team, while leveraging AI and data tools to enhance audit quality. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification ACA/ACCA/CA or IT audit/security qualification.
• Solid IT audit experience in financial services.
• Experience managing IT audit engagements day to day.
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs, application controls and ISA (UK) 315.
• Understanding of UK regulatory environment including FCA and PRA.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of IT audit engagements for FS clients (banking/insurance/asset management/etc.).
• Plan, perform and review testing of IT general controls and application controls and link IT risks to material misstatement risk.
• Provide assurance supporting financial statement audits and IT aspects of regulatory frameworks (SOC 1/ISAE 3402, CASS, FCA/PRA).
• Review team work, give timely feedback on control deficiencies, escalate issues early with recommended responses.
• Collaborate with senior managers, directors and partners to keep IT and financial audit plans aligned.

Skills

IT audit

Financial services

Engagement management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

ISA 315 knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or CISA/CISM/CRISC

Job description

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

IT Audit Manager, Audit, Financial services, London

Run the IT audit work behind some of the UK’s most interesting financial services clients

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored, responsive approach gives clients the expertise they need to grow and make the right decisions about their future.

You’re an experienced IT audit professional who knows your way around a banking platform. Now’s the time to manage engagements day to day, lead a team and work closely with senior stakeholders, with a firm that backs you at every stage.

We’re happy to talk flexible working, including reduced hours, and we’ll support you to balance work and life.

A look into the role

As an IT Audit Manager in our Financial services audit team, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of IT audit engagements for banking, insurance, asset management, fintech and payments clients, from planning and scoping to reporting and sign-off
• Plan, perform and review testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls and information produced by the entity, and link IT risks to risks of material misstatement
• Provide assurance that supports financial statement audits and the IT element of regulatory frameworks, including service organisation reporting (SOC 1/ISAE 3402) and client assets (CASS) and safeguarding work monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• Review your team’s work, give clear and timely feedback on control deficiencies, and escalate complex issues early with a recommended response
• Work closely with senior managers, directors and partners so IT and financial audit plans stay aligned, with no surprises
• Build relationships with client finance, technology and information security teams
• Manage engagement budgets, hours and resourcing, and flag scope changes early
• Coach and develop your team, including multi-location and offshore colleagues, and help them use AI and data tools responsibly
• Take part in quality reviews and regulatory inspections, and act on what they teach us

Knowing you’re right for us

The minimum you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA or an international equivalent), or a recognised IT audit or security qualification (CISA, CISM or CRISC) with relevant experience. You’ll also have:

• Solid IT audit experience in financial services, ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier firm, or from internal audit or technology risk in a regulated firm
• Experience of managing IT audit engagements day to day and supervising junior colleagues
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs, application controls and ISA (UK) 315
• A record of high audit quality, shown by strong inspection or internal quality review results
• A good understanding of the UK regulatory environment, including the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)

It would be great if you also had some of the following, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box:

• CASS and safeguarding assurance experience
• SOC 1/ISAE 3402 reporting experience
• Experience of fintech, payments, crypto or digital assets
• Audit analytics and automated testing

Knowing we’re right for you

Our culture thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. We value difference and respect our colleagues, which helps people perform at their best and realise their potential.

You’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring. The things that set you apart, we value them, and you’re free to bring your whole self to work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. We’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles and we’ll always do our best to keep work and life in balance.

Your impact here goes beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, you’ll be giving back to society. That drive to do the right thing runs through everything we do, grounded in our values: purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations.