Information Technology Audit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company based in Northampton seeks a Technology Assurance Analyst to conduct assessments of their technology platforms and engineering functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Computer Science and experience in risk or audit within financial services, while being adept in modern software practices like Agile and DevOps. This role offers competitive remuneration, bonuses, and numerous company benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Excellent salary + bonus + benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong academic foundation in Computer Science or similar discipline.
• Prior experience in risk, audit, or assurance in financial services.
• Skilled in data handling with a structured approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of tech platforms and core infrastructure.
• Conduct evaluations and assurance work across engineering functions.
• Present summaries of risk areas and recommendations.

Skills

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Problem Solving

Education

2:1 in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

Job description

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Technology Assurance Analyst

Hybrid / London office based

Excellent salary + bonus + benefits

Astrum Search is delighted to be supporting a forward thinking research and technology (FinTech) company that specialises in financial research, IT infrastructure, and machine learning.

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

Responsibilities:

• Lead deep-dive assessments of sophisticated tech platforms, applications and core infrastructure within a trading environment

• Collaborate with developers and engineers to build a strong grasp of the technical landscape, while applying a business-first risk mindset

• Conduct risk evaluations and assurance work across critical engineering functions

• Use creative testing strategies to generate insight-rich, data-led findings

• Integrate data into all stages of the review process – from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up

• Present concise and high-impact summaries of risk areas and recommendations for senior stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong academic foundation, ideally a 2:1 or above in Computer Science or a similar discipline

• Solid grasp of modern software development methods, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD

• Prior experience in a second or third line risk, audit, or assurance function - financial services background required

• Confident operating in fast-paced environments where system reliability and adaptability are mission-critical

• Skilled in working with datasets and solving problems with a structured approach

• Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or coding in Python is a plus

If you are looking to work with some of the sharpest people in the world, then this role is for you.

Company benefits are endless and include a hugely competitive base and bonus remuneration package.