IT Audit Contractor, AVP Level

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson is recruiting an AVP IT Auditor for a leading international bank in London on a 6-month contract. You will deliver end-to-end IT audit engagements and engage with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include planning IT audit reviews, assessing controls and governance, and identifying improvements while building relationships with technology teams and the wider business. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• IT audit experience in financial services or from a practice background.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Qualification or professional certification (e.g., CISA) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT audit reviews across systems and infrastructure.
• Assess IT controls, risk frameworks and governance.
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations to improve controls.
• Build relationships with technology teams and the wider business.

Job description

IT Audit Contractor, AVP Level – Banking
Location: London
Type: 6-month contract (day rate)
Rate: £competitive
Job Ref: AW/44607

We are supporting a leading international bank in hiring an AVP IT Auditor for their London team on a 6-month contract. The role will involve delivering end-to-end IT audit engagements, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and executing IT audit reviews across systems and infrastructure
• Assessing IT controls, risk frameworks and governance
• Identifying control weaknesses and making practical recommendations
• Building relationships across technology and the wider business

Ideally, you will be qualified and have previous IT Audit experience gained within financial services or from a practice background. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.