Principal IT Auditor, AVP

Page Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal IT Auditor in Birmingham to lead and perform comprehensive IT & cybersecurity audits. The ideal candidate will have professional qualifications like CISA or CISSP and proven expertise in IT auditing within financial services. The role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £75,000, along with bonuses and genuine opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus tied to performance

Career development opportunities

Opportunity to travel internationally

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in IT auditing and risk assessment within financial services.
• Experience with technology platforms used in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform IT & cybersecurity audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

IT auditing

Risk assessment

Communication in English

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Education

CISA or CISSP qualifications

Job description

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• Working within one of the worlds largest financial services organisations
• Genuine career development within internal audit and other specialised fields

About Our Client

The business is known for its large presence across europe, being one of the worlds largest businesses in its space. The company prides itself on the detailed, in-depth nature of the audits carried out.

Job Description

• Lead and perform comprehensive IT & cybersecurity audits in line with industry regulations and company policies.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls and governance frameworks.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice on IT risk management and control best practices.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
• Stay updated on technological advancements and emerging risks relevant to the financial services industry.
• Support junior team members through knowledge sharing and mentorship.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Principal IT Auditor should have:

• Professional qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in IT auditing and risk assessment, ideally within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and IT governance frameworks.
• Experience with technology platforms and systems used in financial services.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities in English; French is a plus.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £70000 - £75000, depending on experience.
• Bonus tied to personal performance and contributions.
• Genuine opportunities for career development within internal audit and other specialised fields
• Working within an environment that truly values and invest in internal audit
• Opportunity to travel internationally, if of interest