IT Audit Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior IT Internal Audit Manager to join an established Group Internal Audit function. This senior leadership role will take responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of technology audits, providing independent assurance across Cyber Security, IT Operations, Operational Resilience and Data Governance.

Working closely with the Head of IT & Change Audit, the successful candidate will influence the technology audit strategy, challenge senior stakeholders and help develop modern audit practices, including the use of AI and emerging technologies.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex IT audits, managing priorities, resources and delivery from planning through to reporting.
• Provide assurance over Cyber Security, IT Operations, Operational Resilience, Data Governance and outsourced technology services.
• Engage with senior technology stakeholders, including CTOs and CISOs, providing independent challenge and practical recommendations.
• Identify emerging technology risks, control weaknesses and wider themes across the organisation.
• Coach and develop IT Audit Managers and junior colleagues, supporting high-quality audit delivery.
• Support business audit teams with specialist technology risk and control expertise.
• Work closely with the Head of IT & Change Audit to introduce innovative audit techniques, including AI-enabled approaches.
• Monitor emerging risks, including AI and Frontier AI, and assess their implications for technology governance and controls.

• Extensive IT Internal Audit experience within financial services or another complex, highly regulated environment, with a proven track record of managing portfolios of technical IT audits.
• Strong technical expertise across Cyber Security, IT Operations, Operational Resilience and Data Governance, including experience auditing cloud environments, outsourced services and technology infrastructure.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including coaching audit professionals and influencing senior technology stakeholders at CTO, CISO and senior management level.

Qualifications & Skills Needed

• CISA qualification essential, with additional certifications such as CISM, CISSP or AIAA advantageous.
• Strong understanding of UK technology risk regulations, IT control frameworks and emerging risks associated with AI and new technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills, with the confidence to challenge senior leadership and deliver clear, commercially relevant audit findings.

An attractive package including an indicative 30-60% bonus, 38 days’ annual leave, private medical cover, an excellent pension scheme, life assurance of 12x salary, income protection and flexible working arrangements.

Our client is a leading UK financial services organisation with a strong market presence and a commitment to delivering long-term value for its customers. Operating within a complex and highly regulated environment, the business continues to invest in technology, digital transformation and operational resilience, creating an exciting opportunity for experienced audit professionals to influence risk management and governance at a senior level., Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements.

Paul Hundley - Internal & IT Audit