Internal Audit Manager - Technology & Operations

Michael Page is working on an exclusive, senior opportunity for an Internal Audit professional to lead complex, technology & operations focused audits across a large, regulated organisation undergoing significant change. The role offers broad exposure to digital risk, senior stakeholders and enterprise-wide transformation programmes.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation with a strong governance framework and a refined internal audit function that reports at Board level. The business is investing heavily in technology, digital transformation and third-party partnerships, creating a varied and forward-looking Operations & IT audit agenda with genuine visibility and influence.

Description

• Lead and deliver risk-based operations and technology audits in line with professional internal audit standards
• Plan and execute end-to-end audits covering IT general controls, cyber risk, data, change programmes and third-party arrangements
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, providing insight on technology risk and control effectiveness
• Produce clear, concise audit reports for senior management and Audit Committee audiences
• Identify emerging technology risks and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan
• Provide assurance and challenge across major change initiatives, including digital transformation programmes and outsourced services
• Line manage and develop auditors, supporting technical capability, performance management and progression
• Undertake quality assurance reviews to maintain consistency and high standards across the audit portfolio
• Support ad hoc reviews, investigations and consultancy activity as required

Profile

• Professional qualification such as CIIA, ACCA, CISA or similar
• Proven internal audit experience within a commercial or regulated environment, ideally financial services
• Strong understanding of operational & technology risk, controls and modern audit techniques
• Experience leading audits across areas such as IT general controls, cyber security, data, cloud or systems implementations
• Credibility and communication skills to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to apply regulatory and risk requirements pragmatically within a changing technology landscape
• Experience of managing and developing team members
• Desirable experience across one or more of the following areas:
• Outsourcing and third-party risk management
• Digital transformation and major change programmes
• Cyber assurance, information security or technology resilience
• Use of data analytics within audit delivery

Job Offer

• Base salary of £67,500 - £72,500 per annum
• Annual performance-related bonus up to 18%
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Birmingham-based role with hybrid working 2 days a week onsite
• Senior-level exposure to technology leadership, Executive management and Board committees
• A broad and evolving Operational & IT audit focussed remit aligned to digital investment and transformation
• Clear scope for progression within internal audit and wider risk leadership roles
• Support for ongoing professional development and technical upskilling