Vice President, Technology Audit - Applications & Platforms

BNY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a Vice President, Technology Audit - Applications & Platforms to join its Internal Audit Department in London or Manchester. You will shape the audit universe, lead risk-based planning, and oversee control testing across complex IT environments.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, promote best practices in cybersecurity, cloud, and data governance, and drive value through analytics and emerging technologies in audit activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Professional qualifications (such as CISA, CISM, CISSP) are highly desirable.
• A number of years total work experience. Prior experience in IT auditing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT Application Processing and General controls, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance and resiliency principles.
• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills, effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders both in writing and verbally.
• Self-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or strong interest in the use of data analytics, AI, automation, and emerging technologies in audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the audit universe risk assessment and annual audit plan.
• Conduct comprehensive audit planning in line with departmental audit methodology and applicable professional standards. Demonstrate clear understanding of technology risks by defining a risk-based scope.
• Execute thorough and accurate testing of controls in line with the audit department methodology and professional standards.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting area under review and lead effective communication of issues with internal and external stakeholders. Partner with management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.
• Maintain relationships with key technology staff to stay abreast of new developments or control breakdowns.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirement.
• Identify opportunities for use of Artificial Intelligence, automation and data analytics.
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.

Skills

IT auditing

Cybersecurity

Cloud

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

AI/Automation interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job DescriptionAt 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.

Job DescriptionAt 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, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Technology Audit - Applications & Platforms to join our Internal Audit Department. This role is located in London or Manchester. In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Contribute to the development of the audit universe risk assessment and annual audit plan.
• Conduct comprehensive audit planning in line with departmental audit methodology and applicable professional standards. Demonstrate clear understanding of technology risks by defining a risk-based scope.
• Execute thorough and accurate testing of controls in line with the audit department methodology and professional standards.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting area under review and lead effective communication of issues with internal and external stakeholders. Partner with management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.
• Maintain relationships with key technology staff to stay abreast of new developments or control breakdowns.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirement.
• Identify opportunities for use of Artificial Intelligence, automation and data analytics.
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Professional qualifications (such as CISA, CISM, CISSP) are highly desirable.
• A number of years total work experience. Prior experience in IT auditing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT Application Processing and General controls, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance and resiliency principles.
• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills, effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders both in writing and verbally.
• Self-starter with a high degree of self-sufficiency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or strong interest in the use of data analytics, AI, automation, and emerging technologies in audit activities.

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