IT Audit Manager

Wilkinson & Associates Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in Edinburgh is looking for an IT Audit Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will lead high-quality audits and engage with senior stakeholders to enhance risk management and control frameworks. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, supporting a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Hybrid working options

Collaborative culture with development support

Qualifications

• Strong experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls.
• Knowledge of technology-related risks and controls.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver audits focusing on various risk areas.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Coach and support colleagues across the audit team.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk management knowledge

Technology-related risks and controls knowledge

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies familiarity

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP)

Job description

This is an exciting 12-month fixed term contract for an experienced IT Audit professional to join a leading financial services organisation. Based in Edinburgh with hybrid working, the role offers up to £70,000 plus an excellent benefits package. You’ll play a key part in providing assurance over critical risk areas such as Technology, Change, Cyber, Payments and Third-Party Risk Management.

The Opportunity

As IT Audit Manager, you’ll lead and deliver high-quality audits, providing valuable insight into governance, risk management and control frameworks. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll shape the audit plan, spearhead complex assignments, and support continuous improvement across the audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver audits with a focus on Technology, Change, Cyber, Payments and TPRM.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide insight to support effective risk management.
• Coach and support colleagues across the audit team.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and drive process improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls, ideally within financial services.
• Knowledge of technology-related risks and controls, with the ability to apply this expertise in audit work.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP) desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies beneficial.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 (DOE).
• 12-month fixed term contract.
• Hybrid working with office presence in Edinburgh.
• Attractive benefits package including flexible options.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture with strong development support.

To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green at [e-mail] for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.