Vice President, Audit Project Leader - Infrastructure

BNY MELLON; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is looking for a Vice President to join their Internal Audit team in Manchester. This role involves managing complex technology audits, preparing reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive the implementation of audit processes. Strong experience in technology audits, relevant communication skills, and knowledge of industry frameworks are required. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Flexible global resources

Generous paid leaves

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technology audits and related processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks like ITIL, COBIT.
• Proven record of leading risk-based projects.
• Understanding of audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex technology audit assignments.
• Prepare draft audit reports and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Identify issues and collaborate on remediation strategies.
• Lead projects and meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Technology audit experience

SDLC knowledge

Change Management experience

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in technology

Relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIA, ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

Overview

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President to join our Internal Audit – Core Technology Process Audit team. This role is located in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivering complex technology audit assignments, including System Development Lifecycle and Change Management audits.
• Participate in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of technology audit assignments - this will require consideration of complex, judgmental business processes and decisions
• Identify meaningful issues impacting the area under review, collaborating with management to develop appropriate remedial action to address the issues identified
• Lead projects and meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare draft audit reports
• Follow-up of audit actions and where necessary testing their implementation.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders and participate in Continuous Monitoring
• Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management
• Perform follow-up procedures on Internal Audit observations to ensure corrective actions have been appropriately implemented
• Represent Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technology audits and related processes. Experience in SDLC, Change Management and IT Service Management preferred.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks preferred such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST and FFIEC
• Excellent in written and verbal communication including working with stakeholders
• Relevant years relevant experience working in financial services or banking, within Third Line Internal Audit or Second Line Risk or Compliance Monitoring
• Proven track record in leading and delivering risk-based projects
• Good understanding of audit methodologies
• Proven record of strong communication skills and influencing skills
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software – PowerPoint, Word, Visio
• Excellent planning, co-ordination, organization, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotely
• Ideally educated to master or bachelor’s degree level in technology and equivalent professional experience and have completed a recognized relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, CAMS), but not essential

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

Additional Information

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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