Senior Audit Manager, Applications & Integrated Audit

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) seeks an experienced Audit professional to lead and oversee technology, data and operational control audits across the Data & Analytics business. You will act as the application audit domain expert, guiding planning, testing and reporting while managing partner relationships.

Role requires strong assurance delivery, SME technical knowledge, and experience in an international, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include CISA, CISSP or equivalent qualifications.
• Recognised internal auditing qualification (IIA/CIIA) or accounting qualification.
• Broad relevant experience in assurance delivery and supervision.
• Strong partner management experience.
• SME technical knowledge and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate control environments across key domains including Access Management, Monitoring & Logging, Application Configuration, Change management, Data Governance and Integrity.
• Assess data quality, lineage, transformation, monitoring and security practices within applications.
• Deliver audits in line with Internal Audit methodology and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Coach and develop team members and contribute to planning with insights on emerging risks and technology trends.

Skills

Auditing experience

Partner management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

CISA or CISSP qualifications

IIA/CIIA or accounting qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function facing to the Data & Analytics (D&A) business at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and transparency.

Role Purpose

Lead and oversee audits that are technology, application, data and operational controls focused, delivering assurance over the design and effectiveness of application control environments across the Data & Analytics business. Act as the application audit domain expert within audit teams, providing insight on application architecture, business logic, automated processing, data flows, access management, configuration, change governance, resilience, monitoring and security controls throughout the audit lifecycle. Support audit planning and scoping by identifying application-related risks, emerging technology trends and control weaknesses, ensuring audits appropriately address the key technology and business risks associated with critical applications, products and data platforms. Monitor audit team progress and act as the main point of contact for assigned engagements, ensuring audits progress in line with expectations, methodology requirements, timelines and budgets. Help audit teams resolve issues and blockers in a timely manner, calling out matters appropriately to the Audit Director or Head of Audit. Lead audit team meetings and working sessions, providing direction and coaching throughout the audit lifecycle. Where required, support execution activities directly, including walkthroughs, testing and documentation, particularly on complex application, technology or data-related controls. Deliver high-quality audits on time and within budget while managing audit risk through consistent application of Internal Audit methodology. Complete supervisory reviews of audit files in a timely manner and ensure audit quality meets Internal Audit standards. Develop impactful audit findings and reports, engaging partners early to ensure observations are relevant, practical and productive. Maintain a proactive, forward-looking approach to identifying risks, dependencies and potential delivery challenges. Build and maintain strong partner relationships and confidently manage partner meetings, ensuring consistency to the Internal Audit “no surprises” approach.

Role Responsibilities

Application Risk & Control Assessment: Evaluate control environments across key domains, including Access Management, Monitoring and Logging, Application Configuration, Organisational Change, Business Logic and Automated Processing, Data Governance and Integrity, Resilience and Continuity and Application Security Assess application design, integrations, data flows, and automated processes to identify risks related to data integrity, operational effectiveness, resilience, and regulatory compliance. Review application business logic, algorithms, and processing controls to ensure alignment with business requirements and regulatory expectations. Provide assurance over the completeness, accuracy, and governance of data, reporting, and customer-facing outputs.

Governance, Change & Assurance: Review governance over application configuration, business rules, and reference data, including change control, testing, and approvals. Evaluate controls over data quality, lineage, transformation, and interface management. Assess monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities to ensure timely detection and remediation of incidents. Review change management processes, including SDLC practices, segregation of duties, and deployment controls. Evaluate resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity arrangements, including third‑party dependencies. Assess application security practices, including vulnerability management, penetration testing, and secure development.

Audit Delivery & Partner Management: Deliver audits in line with Internal Audit methodology (planning, fieldwork, reporting, validation). Produce clear, impactful audit reports that articulate risks, control gaps, and business impact. Build strong partner relationships to influence improvements in the control environment. Collaborate with Cyber and Infrastructure audit teams to ensure end‑to‑end technology risk coverage.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Coach and develop team members in audit methodology, technology risk, and application controls. Contribute to audit planning through insights on emerging risks and technology developments. Support Internal Audit initiatives, continuous improvement, and adoption of standard methodologies and tools.

Minimum Requirements

CISA, CISSP or equivalent qualifications Relevant professional qualification Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA) or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified Broad relevant experience required in assurance delivery and supervision SME Technical Knowledge Extensive partner management experience Experience in a fast‑paced international organisation would be advantageous Good communication and teamwork skills Continuous improvement attitude

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended (approximately 3 days in the office).

Career Stage: Manager London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

• healthcare
• retirement planning
• paid volunteering days
• wellbeing initiatives

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