Senior Audit Manager, Data Governance, Integrated Audit | London, UK

London Stock Exchange Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the London Stock Exchange Group as a Senior Audit Manager, focusing on data governance and audit oversight. You will lead audits, develop audit professionals, and work collaboratively to deliver impactful audit findings. This pivotal role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, along with relevant professional qualifications.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in assurance delivery and supervision.
• Deep understanding of data management tools and applicable regulations.
• Extensive partner management experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits on data governance and manage audit teams.
• Develop audit reports and ensure quality with methodology.
• Coach team members on audit methodologies and practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

CISA, CISSP, CDMP or equivalent qualifications

Internal Auditing certification (IIA / CIIA)

Tools

Data management tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Senior Audit Manager, Data Governance, Integrated Audit

Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function as a Data Governance Senior Audit Manager at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEGInternal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as CapitalMarkets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group's central functions.

In line with the Group's expansion, Internal Audit's scale is expanding too with a range of highly qualified audit professionals joining the function tocomplement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG's new era. Be part of that journey!"

Role Purpose

Lead/oversee audits around data governance, data integrity and regulatory compliance confidently in line with the audit methodology. Develop and train the audit team on data risk and governance principles and monitor the audit team's progress. Help the audit team resolve immediate issues and call out issues and blockers to the Audit Director or Head of Audit timely. Run/oversee the audit team meetings/scrums. At times, you may have to get stuck in and help the team complete the testing/documentation depending on the team's skills.

Deliver allocated audits to time, budget and manage our audit risk through compliance with methodology requirements. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations.

Proactively write and share draft issues and report content to gather early feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward.

Be the domain expert on data risk governance within the team and business.

Confidently manage technology and business partners and independently run stakeholder meetings. Work with the team to keep the business partners up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our "no surprise" approach. Work with the business to help track Audit Findings and keep the completion of Management Action Plans to time.

Role Responsibilities

Develops an understanding of the key risks (product, technology, data and operational risks) and risk drivers for the Data & Analytics business; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date.

Leads a portfolio of audits setting standards and driving on-time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle.

Assess the business's data governance practices, and propose risk-based data-themed audits to provide assurance on key data management principles.

Delivers core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology.

Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment.

Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks.

Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology, data governance and management principles, technology/applications risks and controls (ITGC), and actively manages the performance of team members.

Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function.

Contributes to critical initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training.

Minimum Requirements

• CISA, CISSP, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or equivalent qualifications
• Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification
• Recognised Internal Auditing (IIA / CIIA), Data Analytics Certificate Program or Accounting Qualification. May be Part Qualified
• Demonstrable experience required in assurance delivery and supervision, including experience of driving data governance and data integrity audits
• Deep understanding of data management tools, databases, data analytics, applicable data regulations
• Technology/application (ITGC) Technical Knowledge is advantageous
• Extensive partner management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageous
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities coupled with superb communication, writing and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement, and proactive, self-motivating 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).

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

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

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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

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