Senior IT Auditor - London

Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment in London is seeking an IT Audit Specialist to join our high-performing internal audit team. You will lead technology and operational audit engagements, assessing IT controls and cyber risk.

The role requires experience in tech risk, familiarity with regulatory IT governance in financial services, and professional qualifications such as CISA/CISM/CRISC/ACA/ACCA/CFA. Excellent stakeholder communication and data-driven testing are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or Compliance focusing on technology risk and controls.
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls and technology governance in financial services.
• Experience assessing technology, cyber security, operational resilience or third-party risk frameworks.
• Professional qualifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication with ability to present findings clearly.
• Analytical mindset to identify risks and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technology and operational audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Assess IT controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes.
• Review cyber security, third-party risk, operational resilience, infrastructure and technology operations.
• Perform risk-based testing, root cause analysis and control assessments.
• Develop clear audit findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Support issue assurance reviews and monitor remediation activities.
• Contribute to audit planning, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques where appropriate.

Skills

IT risk & controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Data analytics

Communication skills

Risk identification

Education

CISA, CISM, CRISC, ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or Compliance, with a focus on technology risk and controls
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls, technology governance and risk management within financial services
• Experience assessing technology, cyber security, operational resilience or third-party risk frameworks
• Relevant professional qualification such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly
• Analytical mindset and ability to identify risks, challenge processes and recommend improvements

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver technology and operational audit engagements from planning through to reporting
• Assess the effectiveness of IT controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes
• Review cyber security, third-party risk, operational resilience, infrastructure and technology operations
• Perform risk-based testing, root cause analysis and control assessments
• Develop clear, practical audit findings and recommendations for stakeholders
• Support issue assurance reviews and monitor remediation activities
• Contribute to audit planning, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques where appropriate

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• Network

More:

We are a leading UK wealth and investment management business supporting individuals, advisers and institutions with financial planning, investment and wealth management solutions. We have a significant customer base and continue to invest in innovation, technology and operational resilience. We are seeking an IT Audit Specialist to join our high-performing internal audit team and provide assurance across technology and operational risks, including cyber security, operational resilience, third-party risk management and data governance. The role is based in London. We offer a referral bonus subject to terms and conditions.

last updated 40 week of 2026