Information Technology Audit Manager

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking FinTech company is seeking a Technology Assurance Analyst to join their Controls Assurance team. This hybrid role focuses on analyzing business risks within technology projects, leading assessments, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Computer Science and experience in risk within financial services. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Extensive benefits

Qualifications

• Strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 or higher.
• Experience in risk, audit, or assurance roles.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of tech platforms and applications.
• Perform risk evaluations and assurance on engineering functions.
• Present summaries of risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Education

2:1 degree 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 business risks, especially within the change portfolio, and providing insights to the Board and Senior Leadership to enhance business operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead assessments of tech platforms, applications, and infrastructure in a trading environment.
2. Collaborate with developers and engineers to understand the technical landscape and apply a risk-focused approach.
3. Perform risk evaluations and assurance work on engineering functions.
4. Use innovative testing strategies to produce insightful, data-driven findings.
5. Incorporate data throughout the review process, from planning to reporting and follow-up.
6. Present clear summaries of risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

1. Strong academic background, ideally a 2:1 or higher in Computer Science or related field.
2. Good understanding of modern software development practices like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
3. Experience in risk, audit, or assurance roles within financial services.
4. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
5. Proficient in working with datasets and problem-solving with a structured approach.
6. Knowledge of analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or Python is advantageous.

If you seek to work with some of the brightest minds, this role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and extensive benefits.