Vice President, Senior IT Audit Manager

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

MUFG, one of the world’s leading financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years, is seeking a Vice President, Senior Audit Manager to join their EMEA Internal Audit Office in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to become part of a global network that values integrity, responsibility, and transparency at every level. As a Senior Audit Manager within the IT audit team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s vision to be the world’s most trusted financial partner. MUFG offers an environment where your expertise will be nurtured and rewarded, providing you with the chance to work alongside talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.

You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training designed to help you grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for a role where your skills will make a meaningful impact and where you can thrive within a supportive and inclusive culture, this is the perfect next step in your career.

• Join MUFG’s globally respected EMEA Internal Audit Office in London, where you will contribute to independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls across a wide-reaching financial group.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and access to extensive training opportunities that support your professional development and personal growth.
• Be part of an inclusive team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and supportive leadership while working on complex IT audit engagements related to Financial Crime Compliance applications.

What you'll do:

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 foster 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.

• 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.
• Develop specialist subject matter expertise specifically related to auditing IT applications used for Financial Crime Compliance, as agreed based on team skills assessment matrices.
• 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; escalate 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.

What you bring:

• 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 both ITGC (IT General Controls) and ITAC (IT Application Controls).
• Experience leading multiple concurrent complex audits is crucial for success in this position.
• Relevant technology or industry qualifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) are mandatory; CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) 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 towards 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.

What sets this company apart:

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions thanks to its unwavering commitment to integrity, responsibility, fairness, transparency, and honesty. With over 150,000 employees operating across more than 50 countries, including Europe’s vibrant financial hub in London - the organisation offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within a truly global network. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to individual needs alongside generous pension contributions that secure their future wellbeing. Training programmes are designed not just for skill enhancement but also for personal development ensuring everyone has access to resources that help them thrive. MUFG’s inclusive culture celebrates diversity by bringing together knowledgeable professionals who collaborate openly under supportive leadership. The company’s vision - to be the world’s most trusted financial partner, drives its focus on building long-term relationships with clients while serving society responsibly through sustainable growth initiatives. Joining MUFG means becoming part of a community where your contributions are valued; where teamwork is encouraged; where leadership supports your ambitions, where every voice matters regardless of background or experience.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward within a globally renowned organisation that values collaboration and inclusivity - apply now! We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.