IT Internal Audit Manager

Due to internal promotion, we are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Audit Manager. As an IT Internal Audit Manager, you’ll lead and deliver effective audits across all areas of IT. You’ll work extensively with stakeholders across our IT department, to help shape the delivery of our audits and develop good working relationships with our IT colleagues. You'll also lead on audits covering all areas of IT, Information Security and Data. You’ll constantly be exposed to new areas and a breadth of work. It is an exciting time to join Yorkshire Building Society and our Internal Audit function, as the business looks to grow and deliver its strategic priorities. Your role can make a real difference to the Society’s ability to manage its risks as it grows.

About the role

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of high-quality and innovative IT, technology, information security and data audits from planning, through to report issuance.
• Supporting the wider team and audit activity through consulting and delivering technology and data relative integrated audit coverage.
• Delivering impactful and balanced reports on the adequacy of the control environment and root causes of issues, and assessment of risk management culture.
• Influencing colleagues across our IT teams to embed robust, cost-effective controls and strengthen the overall control environment.
• Maintaining knowledge of emerging technology risks, developments and trends to inform your audit and assurance activities.
• Monitoring key strategic programmes/developments across the IT space, through the creation of relationships with key individuals, and attendance at relevant risk forums.
• Helping shape the Internal Audit department through process improvement initiatives, training, coaching junior colleagues, and mentoring, to create a high performing function.

Please Note; This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance in the office one day per week, with additional office attendance required when audits are taking place.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced technology auditor with a relevant IT audit qualification (e.g., CISA, CIA, CISSP) or equivalent. In addition you will have:

• The ability to effectively plan and manage complex audits. This will include organising and managing colleagues assigned to audits.
• The mindset to find innovative ways of testing controls (such as the use of data analytics techniques, technical review of configuration, etc).
• Knowledge and experience of Technology Control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO, NCSC or equivalent).
• Experience of carrying out audits in IT in the commercial sector, either in an external or internal audit capacity. Although financial services experience is preferred, this is not essential.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.