IT Audit Manager

Page Personnel; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Manchester is looking for an experienced IT Auditor. You will be responsible for delivering audits and producing impactful reports while collaborating with business stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4 years of experience in IT audit within the financial sector and possesses strong analytical and relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £70-85k DOE

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working (2-3 days per week)

Excellent working environment

Life Assurance

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in IT audit.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Strong influencing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the audit plan with Head of IT Audit.
• Plan and execute technology audits across businesses.
• Produce impactful IA reports.

Skills

Experience in auditing IT functions

In-depth knowledge of IT risks

Excellent analytical skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

Data analytics tools

IT frameworks (NIST, COBIT, ISO, ITIL)

Job description

About Our Client

A well known Financial Services business in Manchester.

Job Description

• Work Closely with the Head of IT Audit to Deliver the Plan
• Develop a sound understanding of the Group IT control environment and the IT Transformation Programme
• Plan and execute a portfolio of technology audits across the businesses
• Carry out GIA risks assessment to providing specific risk inputs to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Execution and delivery of audits in line with audit methodology and IIA standards and budget.
• Produce IA reports which are impactful, balanced and address the root cause of issues. Ensure recommendations are commercial and address the ongoing sustainability of the control environment.
• Ensure recommendations are followed up to closure and drive timely issue resolution and sustainability of implemented controls.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with multiple business and technology stakeholders including the CTO, CISO, CPEO and Programme Director.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology risks and best practice controls.
• With the agreement of the Heads of Audit and Chief Internal Auditor, perform risk advisory projects to support the IT business with high impact change initiatives.
• Work with and support business auditors to assess IT controls in business audits
• Enhance the profile of Group Internal Audit within the business by always acting in a professional manner, maintaining a no-surprises partnership culture, and maintaining independence.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience in auditing IT functions within financial services, either in an external or internal audit capacity. Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of IT risks and audit methodologies, including data analytics capabilities.
• Previous experience and coverage of:
• IT security, including access management, perimeter security, and threat management.
• Solid IT general controls (ITGCs) knowledge.
• IT outsourcing arrangements, including service delivery, supplier management, and data security considerations.
• IT governance, strategy, and operating models.
• Knowledge of IT frameworks (NIST, COBIT, ISO, ITIL) is desirable.
• Knowledge of project change methodology is desirable.
• Self-motivated and proactive in approach, able to act independently and on own initiative.
• Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £70-85k DOE.
• Performance related bonus.
• Flexible working (2-3 days per week in Manchester CC).
• Excellent working environment.
• Life Assurance.
• 28 days holiday.