At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technology audits and assess IT controls in a global investment firm.
- Company: Globally recognised alternative investment manager with a strong international presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team focused on innovation and regulatory compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology and data governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive IT audit experience and relevant professional qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Our client is a globally recognised alternative investment manager with a significant international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Managing substantial assets on behalf of leading institutional investors, the business operates across a diverse range of private market strategies, including private equity, credit, infrastructure and secondaries. With continued growth and increasing regulatory focus on technology and operational resilience, the firm is investing heavily in strengthening its assurance and risk management capabilities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Audit professional to join a high-performing Internal Audit function. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will take ownership of technology and data-focused audit activity across the business, providing independent assurance over technology controls, cyber security, data governance, operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will lead technology audits across a complex international environment, assessing areas such as IT general controls, cloud infrastructure, third-party technology providers, data management and cyber risk. The role will also play a key part in supporting regulatory requirements including DORA, GDPR and operational resilience frameworks.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology and IT audits, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and follow-up.
- Assess the effectiveness of IT general controls, cyber security controls, cloud environments, application controls and data governance frameworks.
- Review technology-related regulatory compliance, including DORA, GDPR and operational resilience requirements.
- Support the development of the annual risk-based audit plan, with a focus on technology, cyber and data risks.
- Conduct risk assessments of third-party technology providers, SaaS platforms and cloud service arrangements.
- Produce clear and concise audit reports for senior stakeholders, committees and executive management.
- Monitor and validate the remediation of audit findings and management actions.
- Build strong relationships with technology, operations, risk and compliance teams across the organisation.
Experience Necessary
- Extensive IT Audit, Technology Risk or related assurance experience gained within financial services, asset management or a similarly regulated environment.
- Strong experience auditing IT general controls, cyber security, cloud platforms, data governance and technology risk frameworks.
- Proven track record of delivering technology-focused audit plans and risk assessments within large, international organisations.
Qualifications & Skills Needed
- Professional qualification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of recognised frameworks including COBIT, ISO 27001 and NIST.
- Excellent stakeholder management, report writing and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
IT Internal Audit VP in London employer: Barclay Simpson
As a globally recognised alternative investment manager, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives, alongside opportunities to lead impactful technology audits in a dynamic international setting. With a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and operational resilience, this role not only enhances your career but also contributes to the firm's mission of delivering excellence in asset management.
