Vice President, Senior Audit Manager in City of Westminster

As Vice President, Senior Audit Manager – IT Audit at MUFG, you will be entrusted with significant responsibilities that span planning, executing, and delivering complex audit engagements within the EMEA Internal Audit function. Your day‑to‑day activities will involve supporting senior leaders in shaping audit strategies for various portfolios while developing deep subject matter expertise in IT applications relevant to Financial Crime Compliance. You will lead multiple audit projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to rigorous methodology standards and fostering positive stakeholder relationships that facilitate smooth audit delivery. Continuous monitoring assignments will form part of your remit as you collaborate closely with regional teams to uphold best practices. Your role also includes coordinating Management Action Plans with stakeholders, testing remediated controls, closing issues efficiently, and preparing submissions for executive review. Success in this position requires you to champion collaborative teamwork, share knowledge generously across departments, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and respond sensitively to evolving priorities – all within an inclusive environment that values your input.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning of audits by collaborating closely with Heads of Audit and Audit Directors, assisting them with their respective portfolios, risk universe sections, risk assessments, and audit plans.
• Assist in developing strategy and approach papers for entities and risks within your Head of Audit's portfolio as directed by senior leadership.
• Deliver continuous monitoring assignments for designated entities under the supervision of Audit Directors, ensuring high standards of quality and professionalism throughout.
• Maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders across the business so that audit planning and delivery are achieved smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead audit engagements according to established methodology standards; manage multiple concurrent engagements when required.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the Audit Director during each engagement; expedite any performance‑related issues promptly and offer coaching support to team members as needed.
• Support the implementation of good practice throughout the team by maintaining a strong understanding of audit methodology and promoting collaborative approaches.
• Coordinate Management Action Plans directly with stakeholders including testing remediated controls and closure of issues as necessary.
• Assist the Head of Audit in preparing third‑party submissions for the Chief Auditor while working collaboratively with Internal Audit & Credit Exam colleagues regionally and globally.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in an IT Audit function within Wholesale or Investment Banking sectors or similar Big‑4 experience with relevant industry exposure is essential for this role.
• Proven track record of delivering integrated audit engagements while collaborating closely with business audit teams is highly valued.
• Comprehensive application audit knowledge coupled with demonstrable understanding of key risks and corresponding audit techniques including ITGC and ITAC.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent complex audits is crucial for success in this position.
• Relevant technology or industry qualifications such as CIA, CISA, ACA are mandatory; CAMS is preferred.
• Higher education or equivalent industry experience forms the foundation for this role.
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to build trust‑based relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A results‑oriented approach combined with accountability ensures effective delivery against objectives.
• A proactive attitude toward prioritising work sensitively according to urgency while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Strong decision‑making abilities supported by sound judgement; structured logical thinking enhances problem‑solving capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills allow you to collaborate effectively within teams; managing large workloads under tight deadlines demonstrates dependability.
• Meticulous attention to detail ensures accuracy throughout all aspects of your work; strong numerical skills underpin analytical tasks.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and access to extensive training opportunities designed to support your professional development and personal growth.