- Oversee end-to-end IT audit engagements across a portfolio of banking, insurance, asset management, fintech and payments clients
- Report directly to directors and partners, keeping them informed of progress, risks and issues
- Plan, perform and review testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls and information produced by the entity, and ensure the IT audit plan responds to risks of material misstatement
- Provide assurance supporting financial statement audits and the IT element of regulatory frameworks, including service organisation reporting (SOC 1/ISAE 3402), client assets (CASS) and safeguarding work monitored by the FCA
- Review and sign off deliverables, and elevate complex issues such as ineffective controls or major IT migrations early, with a recommended response
- Build new business relationships with finance, technology and information security leaders, heads of internal audit and audit committees
- Contribute to proposals, tenders and client conversations, and identify opportunities for wider technology, risk and advisory teams
- Manage engagement financials, including scoping, budgeting, resourcing, fee recovery and the impact of scope changes
- Lead and coach multi-location and offshore teams, set high standards, give honest feedback and support wellbeing and progression
- Be accountable for quality, including in regulatory inspections by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), where relevant
Benefits
- Income protection
- Matched pension
- Life cover
- Private medical, including anytime access to Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
- Professional subscriptions
Experience overseeing IT audit engagements end to end and supervising teams across a portfolioA good understanding of the UK regulatory environment, including the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)Experience reporting to and working directly with directors or partnersSignificant IT audit experience in financial services, ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier firm, or from internal audit or technology risk in a regulated firmA professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA or an international equivalent), or a recognised IT audit or security qualification (CISA, CISM or CRISC), with relevant experienceStrong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls and ISA (UK) 315, and of linking IT risk to the financial statement auditA track record of high audit quality, demonstrated by strong inspection or internal quality review resultsExperience in fintech, payments, crypto or digital assetsExperience with audit analytics and automated testingSOC 1/ISAE 3402 reporting experienceCASS and safeguarding assurance experience
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Senior IT Audit Manager (Financial Services) employer: Grant Thornton UK
Grant Thornton UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of London that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares, we foster a supportive environment that encourages a healthy work-life balance while providing clear pathways for advancement into senior quality management roles.
