At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tech audits, assess IT controls, and strengthen risk management in finance.
- Company: Top UK wealth and investment management firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while enhancing your audit skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in audit or risk with strong IT governance knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
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.
Role Overview
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.
Day to Day Activities
- 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
Experience Necessary
- 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
Qualifications & Skills Needed
- 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
What Next…
If this sounds like you please apply along with a copy of your CV & why you think you are a good fit. If this role isn’t quite right for you but you know someone in your network who could be a good fit, we offer a referral bonus (T&C’s apply).
Barclay Simpson - global leaders in Internal Audit, Assurance & Controls recruitment: We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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Senior IT Auditor Job in London employer: Barclay Simpson Corporate Governance Recruitment
Join a leading UK financial services organisation that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a collaborative culture, flexible hybrid working options, and a commitment to diversity, this company offers Audit Managers the chance to influence key business decisions while enjoying an excellent work-life balance in the vibrant city of London. As part of a high-performing team, you'll have access to unique opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic and evolving environment.
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