Information Technology Audit Manager

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Technology Assurance Analyst. The role involves conducting risk evaluations and leading assessments of technology projects, providing insights to the Board and Senior Leadership. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Computer Science and relevant experience in risk roles within financial services.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science or similar discipline.
• Experience in risk, audit, or assurance roles in financial services.
• Ability to operate confidently in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of tech platforms and core infrastructure.
• Conduct risk evaluations across engineering functions.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Risk Evaluation

Data Analysis

Agile

DevOps

Education

2:1 or above in Computer Science

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, especially within the change portfolio, providing the Board and Senior Leadership team with insights 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 – from planning and fieldwork to 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 similar 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 role, with a background in financial services.
4. Ability to operate confidently in fast-paced environments where system reliability is critical.
5. Proficiency in working with datasets and problem-solving with a structured approach.
6. Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or coding in Python is advantageous.

If you want to work with some of the sharpest people in the world, this role is for you. Company benefits include a highly competitive base salary and bonus package.