Information Technology Audit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FinTech company is seeking a Technology Assurance Analyst to join their Controls Assurance team. This hybrid position will involve leading assessments of key technology projects and providing insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Computer Science and experience in risk evaluation within financial services, alongside a good understanding of modern software development methodologies. A competitive remuneration package and extensive benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, preferably 2:1 or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in a risk, audit, or assurance role within financial services.
• Good understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of tech platforms in a trading environment.
• Implement creative testing strategies for data-driven findings.
• Present risk summaries and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Risk evaluation

Data-driven findings

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical assessment

Education

2:1 or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Technology Assurance Analyst

Hybrid / London office based

Excellent salary + bonus + benefits

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

As part of the Controls Assurance team, you will conduct reviews of critical business processes and key technology projects. Your role involves assessing key business risks, especially within the change portfolio, providing insights to the Board and Senior Leadership to enhance business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead assessments of sophisticated tech platforms, applications, and infrastructure in a trading environment.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to understand the technical landscape, applying a business risk perspective.
• Perform risk evaluations and assurance activities across engineering functions.
• Implement creative testing strategies to deliver insightful, data-driven findings.
• Integrate data throughout the review process, from planning to reporting and follow-up.
• Present clear and impactful summaries of risk areas and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong academic background, preferably a 2:1 or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• Good understanding of modern software development methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience in a risk, audit, or assurance role within financial services.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in working with datasets and structured problem-solving.
• Knowledge of analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or Python is advantageous.

If you're eager to work with top professionals in the field, this role offers a highly competitive remuneration package and extensive benefits.