Information Technology Audit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking FinTech company seeks a Technology Assurance Analyst to enhance its risk evaluation processes and collaborate with engineering teams. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, combined with the opportunity to work alongside industry experts in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in second or third line risk, audit, or assurance function.
• Familiarity with analytical tools like Power BI or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of tech platforms and core infrastructure.
• Conduct risk evaluations and assurance work.
• Present risk summaries to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of software development methods

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Working with datasets

Education

2:1 or above in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Technology Assurance Analyst

Hybrid / London office based

Excellent salary + bonus + benefits

Astrum Search is delighted to support a forward-thinking research and technology (FinTech) company specializing in financial research, IT infrastructure, and machine learning.

As part of the commercially focused Controls Assurance team, you will be a problem solver, conducting reviews of critical business processes and key technology projects. You will assess key business risk areas, particularly across the change portfolio, providing the Board and Senior Leadership team with observations to improve the business.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead deep-dive assessments of sophisticated tech platforms, applications, and core infrastructure within a trading environment.
2. Collaborate with developers and engineers to understand the technical landscape, applying a business-first risk mindset.
3. Conduct risk evaluations and assurance work across critical engineering functions.
4. Use creative testing strategies to generate insight-rich, data-led findings.
5. Integrate data into all stages of the review process – planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
6. Present concise and impactful summaries of risk areas and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

1. Strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 or above in Computer Science or a related discipline.
2. Solid understanding of modern software development methods, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
3. Experience in a second or third line risk, audit, or assurance function, with a financial services background.
4. Ability to operate confidently in fast-paced environments where system reliability and adaptability are critical.
5. Skilled in working with datasets and solving problems systematically.
6. Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or coding in Python is a plus.

If you are eager to work with some of the brightest minds, this role is for you. Company benefits include a highly competitive base salary and bonus package.