IT Audit - Senior Manager - Banking

MAZARS UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager in IT Audit to lead complex engagements in the Banking sector. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in IT controls-based auditing while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. You will manage teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive technical excellence across various audit engagements. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of IT Audit. Join a diverse team and contribute to shaping the future of audit practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of IT external audit experience in Banking.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT risks and audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT controls-based audits for banking clients.
• Oversee teams, manage performance, and mentor junior colleagues.
• Act as primary contact for senior stakeholders and manage budgets.

Skills

IT external audit experience

IT controls-based auditing

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CISA, CISSP)

Job description

IT Audit - Senior Manager - Banking (4616)

Forvis Mazars cares about your career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Are you looking to make an impact in IT Audit? Are you looking to grow our business as if it was your own? And are you looking for open, engaged and collaborative teams? Then apply to the role today!

About the role

As a Senior Manager in our Banking IT Audit practice, you will lead complex audit engagements for high-profile clients, primarily within the Banking sector. Are you ready to showcase your expertise in IT controls-based auditing and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders? You will oversee teams, manage challenging engagements, and play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest technical standards. Can you bring innovative ideas to help shape the future of our IT Audit practice?

The key responsibilities as a Manager in the National IT Audit team:

1. Lead and deliver IT controls-based audits, including IT General Controls, application controls, and IPE testing, for banking clients across the UK.
2. Plan, manage, and execute audit engagements, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timelines.
3. Oversee teams, manage their performance, and mentor junior colleagues to support their development.
4. Act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships throughout the year.
5. Collaborate with partners and directors on complex audits and contribute to practice-wide initiatives.
6. Manage budgets, negotiate fees, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
7. Identify, research, and resolve IT audit issues, driving technical excellence across your work.

What are we looking for?

1. Extensive IT external audit experience in the Banking sector; a minimum of 8 years is required.
2. Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CISA, CISSP) is preferred.
3. Strong technical knowledge of IT risks, audit standards, and regulations.
4. Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements, client portfolios, and teams.
5. Strong leadership skills with excellent mentoring and stakeholder management capabilities.
6. A proactive mindset to challenge the status quo, generate innovative ideas, and drive practice development.

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Central London based office location with a hybrid working model!

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.