IT Audit Manager/Lead

As an IT Audit Manager, you'll be a solid contributor in the Audit team and be accountable for conducting independent audit reviews to assess the management and control of risks across the business.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Hybrid working arrangement - x3 days a week in office
Salary: To £60,000 + £6,000 Car allowance + Excellent Benefits + Bonuses

You'll keep up to date with regulatory requirements, organisational changes, audit methodology and other relevant aspects that affect the audit plan.

You'll proactively take responsibility for additional activities related to the management of the Internal Audit department, including on-going business monitoring and production of required management information for Senior Management.

You will ideally have (not all) an IT background, Cyber Security experience, Change, Transformation, Infrastructure, Networking and Application experience.

You will be:
Leading and supporting risk assurance activities to assess the management and control of IT, payments and cyber-security risks
Managing relationships and influencing key stakeholders across the business, collaborating effectively with others
Meeting tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and compliance with internal methodology requirements
Communicating difficult messages to various audiences by producing high-quality, reliable outputs
Sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues to enhance the capability and value of the Internal Audit department
Driving adoption of digitilisation, automation, and analytics within the audit process to improve efficiency and effectiveness

These are the essential requirements you need to be successful in this role:
Experience in a relevant technical role within IT, cyber-security or payments, which has given you a deep understanding of the systems, processes and industry-specific challenges
Knowledge of IT, cyber-security, or payment risks and controls, including the ability to assess the effectiveness of these controls to ensure risks are suitably managed
Sharp analytical skills, with the capability to identify root causes of issues and provide strategic recommendations for risk mitigation
Understanding of payment systems, IT infrastructure, and associated regulatory requirements to ensure the comprehensive coverage of relevant risks

It would also be nice for you to have:

Experience in an internal audit role
Industry recognised accreditations or qualifications relating to IT, cyber-security, payments, internal auditing, and/or risks and controls, or equivalent
Knowledge of the financial services industry such as the Retail, Wholesale and Corporate and Commercial businesses
Ability to manage and influence stakeholders