Strategic IT Audit & Transformation Leader

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclay Simpson represents a leading global insurer seeking an experienced Head of Internal IT Audit & Transformation to lead a specialist technology audit portfolio within a complex financial services environment.

You’ll oversee delivery of risk-based audits across technology and transformation, partner with Executive stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function while leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Significant Internal Audit leadership experience within financial services.
• Strong expertise in IT Audit, technology risk, cyber security and digital transformation.
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholders and leading complex audit portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the IT and Transformation audit portfolio.
• Oversee technology and business audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Partner with Executive stakeholders to provide assurance and strategic insight.
• Identify emerging technology risks and influence the annual audit plan.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Internal Audit professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement across audit methodology and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with Group Audit and external partners to deliver high-quality assurance.

Skills

IT Audit

Technology risk

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Audit leadership

Job description

Barclay Simpson represents a leading global insurer seeking an experienced Head of Internal IT Audit & Transformation to lead a specialist technology audit portfolio within a complex financial services environment.

You’ll oversee delivery of risk-based audits across technology and transformation, partner with Executive stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function while leading a high-performing team.