At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technology audits and enhance assurance capabilities in a dynamic fintech environment.
- Company: Join Funding Circle, a fintech innovator supporting UK small businesses.
- Benefits: Flexible work, competitive salary, health perks, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a top-rated workplace with a vibrant culture and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in technology audits and a passion for learning new skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts. We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated 7.2bn for the UK economy. Come and join a mission that matters!
The role is based in London (Hybrid) with 3 days in the office and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. You’ll make a real difference for our customers and your team from day one. We believe the fastest way to grow is by doing, so we give you the ownership to run with things and see real-time results.
The Internal Audit (IA) team within Funding Circle is considered a trusted and critical partner by the Business and Audit Committee. We aim to continually innovate and deliver valuable assurance and advisory services across the Group. The IA team is now looking for a self-motivated Technology Audit Manager to continue building their assurance capabilities and impact.
In return, we will provide a progressive personal and professional growth environment, with multiple opportunities to take your soft and technical skills to the next level.
- Deliver standalone and integrated IA reviews:
- Agree and influence scope of Technology and integrated reviews with the Audit Director, FC’s leadership team, including C-Level executives, and co-source partners.
- Perform detailed analysis to scope out key risks and controls to create design adequacy and operating effectiveness test strategies. Thereafter, execute and document the test outcomes.
- Consolidate and articulate observations to senior stakeholders, prepare impactful reports, and agree follow up audit actions in alignment with FC’s technology and operating environment.
- Follow up on audit actions, ensuring progress and effective closure.
- Engage with stakeholders:
- Build credible and trusted relationships with audit stakeholders across different seniority levels.
- Work with the wider IA team, risk function and co-source partners to ensure we have the capability and capacity to deliver effective, timely and impactful audit opinion and insight.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in leading audits of technology platforms, system development lifecycle process and technology operations in Cloud environments e.g. IAAS, PAAS and SAAS.
- Experience and good understanding of how AI is going to influence Technology controls and incorporate those in their audit approach.
- Experience in the assessment of emerging Cyber threats and auditing of relevant controls.
- Experience in different test strategies, including Data and Analytics, to test the design and operative effectiveness of controls related to technology change, operations, and IT General and Application controls.
- Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic, passionate and creative in using expertise to help support assurance activities required to deliver on organisational priorities.
- Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity.
- Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working.
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Why join us? We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
- Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
- Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
- Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
- Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
- Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!
Location: London
Address: 71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AY
Employment Type: Full time
Location Type: Hybrid
Department: Finance
Technology Audit Manager employer: Funding Circle
Funding Circle is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in our London office where hybrid working allows for flexibility and balance. We prioritise employee growth through mentorship opportunities and encourage the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, all while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and career advancement.
