Senior IT Auditor
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Investment Bank in the City for a Senior IT Auditor to join our clients IT audit team.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Senior Auditors are responsible for the execution of audit engagements, working within audit teams on the delivery of audit engagements. Delivery and execution of all engagements will adhere to audit methodology and include formal sign-offs of key documents and processes within an audit file.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute and deliver aspects of audit engagements.
- Apply audit methodology to all work performed, seeking guidance as required.
- Understand and develop knowledge of the technology functions responsible for delivering systems across the corporate banking, investment banking and securities trading divisions as well as operations support and risk management functions.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with key stakeholders and auditees within their engagements.
- Assist in undertaking effective ongoing monitoring of the primary business areas, technology risk and other risk exposures, and compliance in the EMEA portfolio to assist the monitoring officer, highlighting key risk issues.
- On occasion, assist in aspects of the maintenance of the risk universe, risk assessments and audit plans where required.
- Support and occasionally lead in continuous monitoring assignments assigned by the Head of Audit.
- On occasion, the senior IT auditor is required to work on strategic initiatives, supporting the ongoing development of the audit function both regionally and globally.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Experience of delivering technology audits in the context of a multinational financial services organisation.
- Ability to articulate an understanding of key technology components required to deliver IT audits within a multinational financial services organisation, describe corresponding risks and develop and implement appropriate audit techniques.
- Experience of delivering integrated audits, supporting business auditors in identifying relevant technology risks and designing appropriate audit techniques
- A relevant technology and/or technology audit qualification.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Knowledge of auditing methods and industry practices.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure.
- An understanding of banking and financial services.
- Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written).
Preferred:
- Strong acumen regarding auditing methods and industry practices is preferred.