Senior Audit Manager (Applications & Integrated Audit)

London Stock Exchange; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange is seeking a senior audit professional to lead technology, application and data-focused audits within the Data & Analytics area. The role requires acting as the application audit domain expert and guiding audits from planning through reporting.

Responsibilities include supervising teams, resolving blockers with the Audit Director, and delivering timely, high-quality findings aligned with Internal Audit standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA/CIIA) or Accounting Qualification.
• CISA, CISSP or equivalent qualifications are desirable.
• Part qualification may be acceptable depending on experience.
• Experience in assurance delivery and supervision is required.
• Strong knowledge of controls across technology, data and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audits focused on technology, applications, data and operations controls.
• Act as application audit expert across the audit lifecycle including design and testing.
• Plan and scope audits by identifying application risks and control weaknesses.
• Monitor progress and be the main contact for assigned engagements.
• Resolve issues with the Audit Director or Head of Audit as needed.
• Lead audit meetings and coach team members throughout the lifecycle.
• Support execution activities including walkthroughs, testing and documentation.
• Deliver high-quality audits on time and within budget, per Internal Audit standards.
• Complete supervisory reviews of audit files to ensure quality.
• Develop impactful findings and reports with practical recommendations.
• Maintain proactive approach to risks, dependencies and delivery challenges.
• Build strong partner relationships and ensure no surprises in the process.
• Collaborate with Cyber and Infrastructure audit teams for end-to-end coverage.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Audit methodologies

Education

IIA/CIIA or Accounting qualification

CISA or CISSP

Job description

• 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
• 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

Good communication and teamwork skillsRecognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA) or Accounting Qualification. May be Part QualifiedSME Technical KnowledgeCISA, CISSP or equivalent qualificationsExtensive partner management experienceRelevant professional qualificationExperience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageousContinuous improvement attitudeBroad relevant experience required in assurance delivery and supervision