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IT Audit Manager

Manchester Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Assist the Internal Audit Management in performing the annual risk assessment & formulating the annual plan with regards to IT. Execute IT audits to high quality standards and ensuring scope is risk based. Take ownership & project manage end to end delivery and business stakeholders. Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with the business. Provide objective assurance over the key business risks faced by the Group.
  • Work Closely with the Head of IT Audit to Deliver the Plan
  • Competitive Salary, Benefits and Flexibility on offer

About Our Client

A well know Financial Services business in Manchester

Job Description

The IT Audit Manager will be responsible for;

  • Develop a sound understanding of the Group IT control environment and the IT Transformation Programme
  • Plan and execute a portfolio of technology audits across the businesses
  • Carry out GIA risks assessment to providing specific risk inputs to the development of the annual audit plan.
  • Execution and delivery of audits in line with audit methodology and IIA standards and budget.
  • Produce IA reports which are impactful, balanced and address the root cause of issues. Ensure recommendations are commercial and address the ongoing sustainability of the control environment.
  • Ensure recommendations are followed up to closure and drive timely issue resolution and sustainability of implemented controls.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with multiple business and technology stakeholders including the CTO, CISO, CPEO and Programme Director.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technology risks and best practice controls.
  • With the agreement of the Heads of Audit and Chief Internal Auditor, perform risk advisory projects to support the IT business with high impact change initiatives.
  • Work with and support business auditors to assess IT controls in business audits
  • Enhance the profile of Group Internal Audit within the business by always acting in a professional manner, maintaining a no-surprises partnership culture, and maintaining independence.

The Successful Applicant

The successful IT Audit Manager should have;

  • Experience in auditing IT functions within financial services, either in an external or internal audit capacity. Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of IT risks and audit methodologies, including data analytics capabilities



Previous experience and coverage of:

  • IT security, including access management, perimeter security, and threat management.
  • Solid IT general controls (ITGCs) knowledge.
  • IT outsourcing arrangements, including service delivery, supplier management, and data security considerations.
  • IT governance, strategy, and operating models.
  • Knowledge of IT frameworks (NIST, COBIT, ISO, ITIL) is desirable.
  • Knowledge of project change methodology is desirable.
  • Self-motivated and proactive in approach, able to act independently and on own initiative.
  • Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

What's on Offer

The successful IT Audit Manager will receive;

  • Competitive salary of £70-85k DOE,
  • Performance related bonus,
  • Flexible working (2-3 days per week in Manchester CC),
  • Excellent working environment
  • Life Assurance
  • 28 days holiday
Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6730072
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-042025-6730072