IT Audit Lead

Sportradar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Online training videos

Office-based on-site role

Job summary

Sportradar Internal Audit delivers independent assurance across the group, testing ITACs and ITGCs for the SOx programme. You will own IT Application Controls testing, support automation with AI agents, and liaise with finance, engineering, and IT teams while coordinating with external auditors.

Travel up to 10% is required. You will report to the Director of IT Internal Audit and drive testing across controls, data flows, and remediation; a strong focus on modern software delivery and cloud

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT audit or IT SOX with hands-on ITAC testing experience.
• CISA certification, or working towards it; CIA/ACA/ACCA welcome.
• Able to assess automated controls by reviewing configuration, logic or code.
• Coordinate and perform testing across multiple controls, owners, auditors and remediation.
• Solid knowledge of SOC 1 reviews and PCAOB requirements.
• Hands-on experience building AI agents, LLM-based workflows, or low-code automation.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document and test automated ITAC controls, calculations, configurations and interfaces.
• Test key reports and IPE for completeness and accuracy, including custom code data platforms.
• Assess ITAC impact of new systems, upgrades and changes before go-live.
• Map data flows to confirm automated coverage with the business processes SOX team.
• Review SOC 1 reports for in-scope providers and evaluate exceptions.

Skills

IT Audit

SOX Testing

CISA

AWS Cloud

Automation in Audit

Education

CISA Certification

Tools

AWS Cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Internal Audit, at Sportradar, gives independent assurance and advice across the group and uses technology to change how audit work gets done.

You will report to the Director of IT Internal Audit and own IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing for our SOx programme. About two thirds of the role covers ITACs, interfaces, key reports and IPE across in-scope applications. The remaining third covers IT General Controls (ITGCs).

You will also help build the AI agents and automation that the function uses in its testing. You will work directly with finance, engineering and IT teams. You will also be the main ITGC/ITAC contact for our external auditors. The role requires approximately 10% international travel.

THE CHALLENGE:

IT Application Controls

• Identify, document and test automated controls, calculations, system configurations and interfaces for design and operating effectiveness.
• Test key reports and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) for completeness and accuracy, including reports built on custom code or data platforms.
• In consultation with key finance and engineering teams, assess the ITAC impact of new systems, upgrades and major changes, and make sure management have identified relevant risks and controls are in place, before go-live.
• Work with the business process SOx team to map data flows from source systems and confirm where automated controls provide coverage.
• Review SOC 1 reports for in-scope service providers, evaluate exceptions and review Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs).

IT General Controls

• Test ITGCs over access management, change management (including CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments) and IT operations for in-scope applications and supporting infrastructure.
• Agree remediation plans with control owners and monitor deficiencies to closure.

Automation and AI

• Design and build AI agents for automation of audit tasks such as evidence review, population testing and control documentation.
• Use data analytics to move from sample testing to full population testing where the data allows.

ABOUT YOU:

• 6+ years in IT audit or IT SOx, from a Big Four firm or in-house at a US-listed company, with substantial hands‑on ITAC testing experience.
• CISA, or working towards it. CIA, ACA or ACCA are welcome in addition.
• Able to assess an automated control by reviewing its configuration, logic or code, not only through walkthroughs.
• Ability to coordinate and perform testing across several controls, control owners, auditors, and remediation activities. Strong planning, tracking, and governance skills.
• Solid knowledge of key report and IPE testing, SOC 1 reviews and PCAOB requirements.
• Hands‑on experience building AI agents, LLM‑based workflows, or low‑code automation in an audit or controls setting.
• Working knowledge of AWS and modern software delivery practices.
• Proven experience in mentoring and upskilling junior team members on technical elements and career goals.
• Able to explain technical control issues to finance and engineering audiences, and to challenge them with evidence.
• Strong project management skills and comfortable working independently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme.
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
• Online training videos.
• Flexible working hours.
• While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation‑both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening : A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Two Hiring Team Interviews : Meet with the Hiring team and Hiring Manager to dive into your expertise, as also discuss team fit.
• Final Steps : Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nat