Internal Audit Manager - Cyber & Transformation in Birmingham

Exclusive senior opportunity for an Internal Audit professional to lead complex technology & operations focused audits across a large regulated financial services organization undergoing significant change. The role offers broad exposure to digital risk, senior stakeholders and enterprise‑wide transformation programmes.

Client Details: Our client is a well‑established financial services organisation with a strong governance framework and a refined internal audit function that reports at Board level. The business is investing heavily in technology, digital transformation and third‑party partnerships, creating a varied and forward‑looking Operations & IT audit agenda with genuine visibility and influence. This manager role offers the opportunity to lead an internal audit team within a wider function.

Description:

• Lead and deliver risk‑based operations and technology audits in line with professional internal audit standards.
• Plan and execute end‑to‑end audits covering IT general controls, cyber risk, data, change programmes and third‑party arrangements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, providing insight on technology risk and control effectiveness.
• Produce clear, concise audit reports for senior management and Audit Committee audiences.
• Identify emerging technology risks and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Provide assurance and challenge across major change initiatives, including digital transformation programmes and outsourced services.
• Line manage and develop a team of auditors, supporting technical capability, performance management and progression.
• Undertake quality assurance reviews to maintain consistency and high standards across the audit portfolio.
• Support ad hoc reviews, investigations and consultancy activity as required.

Profile:

• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CISA or similar.
• Proven internal audit experience within a commercial or regulated environment, ideally financial services.
• Strong understanding of operational & technology risk, controls and modern audit techniques.
• Experience leading audits across areas such as IT general controls, cyber security, data, cloud or systems implementations.
• Credibility and communication skills to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to apply regulatory and risk requirements pragmatically within a changing technology landscape.
• Experience of managing and developing team members.
• Desirable experience across one or more of the following areas: Outsourcing and third‑party risk management, Digital transformation and major change programmes, Cyber assurance, information security or technology resilience, Use of data analytics within audit delivery.

Job Offer:

• Base salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum.
• Annual performance-related bonus up to 18%.
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%.
• Birmingham‑based role with hybrid working 2 days a week onsite.
• Senior‑level exposure to technology leadership, Executive management and Board committees.
• A broad and evolving Operational & IT audit focussed remit aligned to digital investment and transformation.
• Clear scope for progression within internal audit and wider risk leadership roles.
• Support for ongoing professional development and technical upskilling.