IT Internal Audit Lead (Financial Services Industry)

A well-established financial services organization is looking for a seasoned IT Internal Audit professional to join its Group Internal Audit team and drive impactful technology audits across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead & Deliver Technology Audits

• Take charge of medium to highly complex IT audit engagements, ensuring they are executed within expected quality standards and timelines.

• Plan, schedule, and conduct audits aligned with the approved internal audit plan.

• Define audit scope, planning documents, and time budgets for engagements before obtaining approval.

Guide & Develop the Audit Team

• Coordinate audit assignments among team members and monitor progress to ensure complete audit coverage and strong documentation.

• Review work performed by auditors and provide technical guidance and coaching where required.

• Ensure audit conclusions are supported by sufficient evidence and meet professional standards.

Perform In-Depth IT Risk Reviews

• Map business and technology processes and assess associated risks and internal controls.

• Develop or contribute to audit programs and perform tests of controls and other technical reviews.

• Conduct system assessments, investigations, and special projects as assigned.

Deliver Insights That Matter

• Prepare clear, concise audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and practical recommendations.

• Present results and improvement proposals to management to strengthen operational effectiveness.

• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and track remediation progress.

Maintain Quality & Governance Standards

• Carry out quality assurance reviews on completed audit work to ensure compliance with internal audit standards and reporting expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CBA, CPA, ACCA, or ICAEW are highly valued.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in IT audit, risk, or technology control environments.

• Experience within financial institutions or regulated environments will be a strong advantage.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Familiarity with frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Hands-on exposure auditing:

  • Application and web systems

  • Data centres and infrastructure

  • Network and security environments

  • Internet and e-commerce platforms

• Experience with SAP, Windows, or Unix platforms is advantageous.

• Understanding of regulatory expectations and governance frameworks relevant to the financial services sector.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Lead meaningful audits that influence enterprise-level decisions and improvements.

• Collaborate with senior leadership while mentoring and developing audit talent.

• Be part of a respected internal audit function within a dynamic financial services organization.

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