Senior IT Auditor

Our client is a leading UK wealth and investment management business, supporting individuals, advisers and institutions through a broad range of financial planning, investment and wealth management solutions. With a strong market presence and a significant customer base, the organisation continues to invest in innovation, technology and operational resilience, creating an exciting environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IT Audit Specialist to join a high-performing internal audit team. This role will focus on delivering technology and operational audits across a complex financial services environment, providing assurance over key technology risks, cyber security, operational resilience, third-party risk management and data governance. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening risk management and control frameworks while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

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 areas including cyber security, third-party risk, operational resilience, infrastructure and technology operations; Perform risk-based testing, root cause analysis and control assessments; Develop clear and 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; Utilise data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques where appropriate

Requirements

Experience within 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 with the ability to identify risks, challenge processes and recommend improvements

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits; Referral bonus (T&C's apply)