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# Senior IT Internal Auditor

- **Company:** Maples Group - Legal Services
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Data Governance, Information Technology Audit, Virtualization Technology, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6069ff8a5b5d98cf

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in providing Information Technology and Security assurance and/or equivalent IT and security experience
 * Solid technical background, preferable with hands-on knowledge, in following areas
 * IT processes, but not limited to: Information Security, Logical Access, Change Management, Service Management, Vendor Risk Management, Cloud Governance, AI Governance, Data Governance, Operational Resilience
 * Technical domains: Network, Infrastructure, Applications, Virtualization, Cloud technologies, Emerging Technologies including AI
 * Sound knowledge of IIA and ISACA standards and practice advisories and Information Security principles, IT technologies, Cloud and Emerging technologies, and related risks
 * In-depth knowledge of compliance standards and governance frameworks including but not limited to Cobit, ITIL, NIST, ISO
 * Professional information technology auditing designation (CISA)
 * Efficient management and execution of the engagements
 * Strong analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills and able to work independently
 * Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills across all levels of the organisation and capable of expertly leading communications and negotiations with auditees and the stakeholders
 * Professional IT, Internal Audit, and/or other professional designations such as, but not limited to CISM, CISSP, CCSK, CSSP, IT certifications/designations;
 * Desire to learn and maintain awareness of emerging risks and controls and to keep abreast of current technologies and new developments in auditing techniques;
 * Knowledge of business processes and regulatory environments within the Financial Services industry;
 * Team player with proven skills in influencing people

## Description

The Senior IT Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for the internal audits of the Maples Group in relation to compliance with information technology policies, procedures and controls including information/cyber security.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 * Conducting IT audit engagements in accordance with best practices methodology and professional standards including planning, fieldwork and preparing the written internal IT audit reports, which will be subject to review and approval by the Audit Committees, that set out the critical control weaknesses, the important control weaknesses and the areas for improvement identified during onsite audits;
 * Providing and communicating findings and recommendations for improvement in those areas where opportunities or deficiencies are identified;
 * Proactively conducting follow ups with action plan owners to ensure audit recommendations are implemented on time in a manner that address the related risk;
 * Contributing to the development of the written internal IT audit plans, which will be subject to review and approval by the Audit Committees, that set out the frequency of audits, which offices and business units are to be covered (including timeframe), summary of testing to be performed, control objectives and detailed procedures;
 * Contributing to the annual review of the IT and Information Security audit universe, which will be subject to approval by the Audit Committees, and to the development and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, processes and services;
 * Examining and assessing IT policies and procedures;
 * Contributing to SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 readiness reviews and generally assisting with the SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 / 27701 audit engagements as they relate to IT controls;
 * Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of how risks are identified and managed;
 * Identifying and reporting compliance breaches;
 * Providing assurance that internal controls are effective and working as intended;
 * Performing regular follow-up audits on non-compliant or high-risk areas;
 * Liaising with clients for the purpose of analysing problems, workflows, responsibilities and procedures; and
 * Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships throughout all phases of the audit
 * Drafting, updating and implementation of internal audit methodologies and tools;
 * Assisting business audit engagements through assessment of technology risks, IT controls, cybersecurity and data-related risks impacting business processes; and
 * Support for implementation of various Maples Group projects