Information Technology Audit Manager

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audit & Risk Recruitment is seeking an IT Internal Audit Manager based in Dublin or Berlin to lead risk-based audits of IT infrastructure, cloud environments and fintech platforms. You will collaborate with engineers, auditors and finance, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust IT controls.

The role requires 6–8 years in IT/technology risk, Big 4 background, and strong communication skills. Travel ~20% with flexible office attendance 3–4 days/week.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of IT Audit/Technology Risk experience.
• Big 4 background required.
• Strong data analytics with PowerBI/Alteryx.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Financial Services, Payments, Fintech.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across IT infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, and technology operations.
• Assess ITGCs, access/change management, cybersecurity controls, governance frameworks and risk processes.
• Audit payment systems and fintech products to ensure security and regulatory compliance throughout the SDLC.
• Provide regulatory assurance to key stakeholders and leverage data analytics for recommendations.
• Present findings and audit reports to senior stakeholders and report to Head of Internal Audit.

Skills

IT Audit

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory understanding

Data analytics

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Accounting/Finance

Big 4 experience

IT audit/certifications preferred

Tools

PowerBI

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Job description

Audit & Risk Recruitment is looking for an IT Internal Audit Manager in Berlin or Dublin for a strong fintech brand.

Locations: You will need to be based in the location as you will be in the office 3 to 4 x per week (with flexibility when required) and travel 20 percent of the time.

We are looking for a curiously-minded Internal Auditor who is experienced in auditing IT systems and IT controls, ideally in a fast-faced technology environment who has demonstrable experience communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders (from engineers to auditors to the finance department).

We are looking for someone with a solid regulatory understanding (GDPR, DORA, MarRisk, AML etc.) who would like to enhance their IT Audit skills. Part of the role, will be assessing security and regulatory compliance in a live production environment while taking ownership of the projects.

You'll play a critical role in auditing a cloud environment, diverse business platforms, cybersecurity controls, and technology governance frameworks while helping shape the future direction of IT audit within the organisation.

The role:

• Lead risk-based audits across multiple projects such as infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, and technology operations
• Assess IT General Controls (ITGCs), access and change management, cybersecurity controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes
• Audit payment systems and fintech products to ensure security and compliance requirements are included throughout the development lifecycle
• Provide regulatory assurance to key stakeholders
• Leverage data analytics for recommendations
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders as well as write audit reports
• You will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit

Experience required:

• Around 6 to 8 years of experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Infrastructure and Systems audits
• Big 4 backgrounds in addition to in house is essential. Big 4 only profiles cannot be considered at this time.
• Strong data analytics knowledge and comfortable using tools: PowerBI, Alteryx etc.
• Knowledge/background in SQL/Python is advantageous. If you have a software engineering or coding background that would be highly desirable.
• Experience in fast-paced environments, ideally in businesses with complex IT systems and platforms.
• Experience within regulated industries such as Financial Services, Payments, Fintech, Technology, Data etc.
• You must have strong communication skills; effective stakeholder management is essential.
• Experience auditing cloud infrastructure, networks, security operations, disaster recovery.
• Demonstrable experience working independently
• Strong understanding of risk management, and governance principles
• Experience with some of the frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, ITIL, GDPR
• Qualifications are preferred but not essential: CISA/CIA/CISSP/CISM etc.

No sponsorship or relocation support provided. You must have the right to work in your Ireland or Germany.