QNB3795 - Assistant Vice President, IT Audit

QNB Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QNB Group is seeking an AVP for IT Audit to lead risk-based audits across its London, Paris, and Swiss operations. The role requires independent work, mentorship of junior staff, and strong expertise in information security and cloud technologies.

You will assess controls, identify improvements, and report findings across diverse regulatory environments while supporting group-wide audit methodologies and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology or related subjects.
• Professional qualifications such as CISA/ CISSP / CIA / CGEIT/ CRISC.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT audit in a major bank or leading audit firm, with at least 4 years in a managerial/leadership role.
• Strong experience in IT and information security auditing and/or risk management.
• Good understanding of technology risks, cyber security controls, cloud technologies, infrastructure, applications and data protection.
• Ability to independently plan and deliver audit assignments from scoping through to reporting.
• Experience supporting audits across multiple countries or international operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory and industry requirements affecting technology and information security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments and perform risk assessments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and communicate findings to management.
• Support delivery of group-wide technology and information security audits across international locations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor degree in Information Technology

CISA/CISSP CIA CGEIT CRISC

Job description

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines. QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine. QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Job Summary

The role is responsible for leading and executing risk-based technology and information security audits across the Bank’s operations in London, Paris, and Switzerland. In addition, the role will support the delivery of Group-wide technology and information security audits, contributing technical expertise across infrastructure, cyber security, cloud computing, data management, user access management, and technology operations.

Main Responsibilities

The AVP will independently lead audit assignments, perform risk assessments, evaluate the effectiveness of controls, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate findings to management. The role supports multiple international locations and therefore experience working across different jurisdictions and regulatory environments would be an advantage. The successful candidate must be capable of working both independently and as part of a broader audit team, demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. While no direct people management responsibilities are associated with this role, the individual is expected to contribute technical expertise, mentor junior team members where appropriate, and support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and practices.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology field or other related subjects.
• Professional qualifications such as CISA/ CISSP / CIA / CGEIT/ CRISC etc.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT audit function in a major bank or leading audit firm out of which 4 years in managerial/leadership role
• Strong experience in IT and information security auditing and/or risk management.
• Good understanding of technology risks, cyber security controls, cloud technologies, infrastructure, applications and data protection.
• Ability to independently plan and deliver audit assignments from scoping through to reporting.
• Experience supporting audits across multiple countries or international operations.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry requirements affecting technology and information security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

• Resume/CV