IT Auditor

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

EV salary sacrifice

Descripción de la vacante

St. James's Place is seeking an IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team in the UK. The role offers exposure to Technology, Cyber Security, and IT Risk within a collaborative environment, with opportunities to develop expertise across audits and assurance activities.

Based in Bristol or Cirencester with a hybrid work arrangement, the Associate-level position supports growth and professional development. You will work alongside experienced professionals to plan and deliver technology audits,

Formación

• Experience in Internal Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Cyber Security, or related assurance fields.
• Knowledge of governance principles for technology risks and controls.
• Experience reviewing or supporting control environments and risk management activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present information clearly.
• Experience working in regulated environments with governance and control frameworks.
• Willingness to develop specialist knowledge across Technology Audit, Cyber Security and IT Risk.
• Desirable: experience in Financial Services, Wealth Management, Banking or Insurance.
• Desirable: exposure to Internal Audit methodologies and assurance activities.
• Desirable: knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks and technology controls.
• Desirable: experience supporting technology change or transformation initiatives.
• Desirable: professional qualifications or studying towards CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC, ACA or ACCA.
• Desirable: experience using data analytics, reporting tools or audit platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Support planning and delivery of audits across Technology, Cyber Security, IT Operations and Change.
• Conduct audit testing and evaluate design and effectiveness of controls.
• Review processes, analyse information, identify risks, weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Produce clear, concise audit documentation and reports.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Technology, Cyber Security and Change teams to build relationships.
• Monitor agreed management actions and support follow-up activity.
• Contribute to developing the Internal Audit technology-focused plan.
• Build knowledge of technology risks, cyber security, governance and trends.
• Support use of data analytics, automation and innovative audit techniques.

Conocimientos

Internal Audit

Technology Risk

Cyber Security

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Educación

CISA

CIA

CISSP

CRISC

ACA/ACCA

Descripción del empleo

At a glance:

Location: Bristol or Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid 2 days in office and 3 days remote

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Associate

About The Role

We are hiring an IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team at an exciting time of growth and transformation across the business. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across Technology, Cyber Security and IT Risk within a collaborative and supportive environment. Working alongside experienced audit professionals and subject matter experts, you will contribute to the delivery of a wide range of technology audits, helping to provide independent assurance over key risks, controls and change initiatives across the Group. Whether you're already working in Internal Audit, Technology Risk, Cyber Security or a related assurance environment, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, build new skills and develop a long-term career within a team committed to continuous learning and professional development.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Supporting the planning and delivery of audits across Technology, Cyber Security, IT Operations and Change.
• Conducting audit testing and evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls.
• Reviewing processes, analysing information and identifying potential risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Producing clear, concise and high-quality audit documentation and reports.
• Supporting the communication of audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the business.
• Working collaboratively with Technology, Cyber Security and Change teams to build effective working relationships.
• Monitoring agreed management actions and supporting follow-up activity where required.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of Internal Audit's technology-focused audit plan.
• Building your knowledge of technology risks, cyber security, governance and emerging industry trends.
• Supporting the use of data analytics, automation and innovative audit techniques within audit assignments.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning and development.

About You

You'll be an inquisitive and motivated audit, risk, cyber security or technology professional with an interest in understanding how technology supports business outcomes and how effective controls help organisations manage risk. You may already have experience within Internal Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Cyber Security, Compliance or a related field, and be looking for an opportunity to deepen your expertise within a regulated environment. Equally, you may bring experience from a first-line technology or cyber role and be interested in developing a career in assurance. We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems and can build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you'll have a willingness to learn, a proactive approach and a desire to develop your career within Technology Audit.

Essential Criteria

• Experience gained within Internal Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Cyber Security, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Understanding of technology risks, controls and governance principles.
• Experience reviewing, assessing or supporting control environments and risk management activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present information clearly.
• Experience working within a regulated environment or an organisation with established governance and control frameworks.
• A willingness to develop specialist knowledge across Technology Audit, Cyber Security and IT Risk.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within Financial Services, Wealth Management, Banking or Insurance.
• Exposure to Internal Audit methodologies and assurance activities.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks and technology controls.
• Experience supporting technology change or transformation initiatives.
• Professional qualifications, or studying towards qualifications, such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC, ACA or ACCA.
• Experience using data analytics, reporting tools or audit technology platforms.

What's in it for you?

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond. In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail].

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.