Information Technology Audit Manager

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech company seeks a Technology Assurance Analyst to join their Controls Assurance team. The successful candidate will conduct critical assessments of technology projects and business processes within a trading environment. A strong academic background in Computer Science, coupled with experience in risk or audit within financial services, is essential. With competitive remuneration and a dynamic environment, this role offers the chance to work alongside some of the best professionals in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus remuneration package

Endless company benefits

Qualifications

• Strong academic foundation with a focus on Computer Science.
• Experience in risk, audit, or assurance functions within financial services.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive assessments of tech platforms and core infrastructure.
• Collaborate with developers to apply a business-first risk mindset.
• Present concise summaries of risks and recommendations.

Skills

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

2:1 in Computer Science or similar discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

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31.05.2025

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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.