1. ."Cradle-to-Grave" ownership of specialist audit areas
2. .Opportunity to lead a team at a large Financial Services Organisation
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
3. Lead and deliver risk‑based operations and technology audits in line with professional internal audit standards
4. Plan and execute end‑to‑end audits covering IT general controls, cyber risk, data, change programmes and third‑party arrangements
5. Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, providing insight on technology risk and control effectiveness
6. Produce clear, concise audit reports for senior management and Audit Committee audiences
7. Identify emerging technology risks and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan
8. Provide assurance and challenge across major change initiatives, including digital transformation programmes and outsourced services
9. Line manage and develop auditors, supporting technical capability, performance management and progression
10. Undertake quality assurance reviews to maintain consistency and high standards across the audit portfolio
11. Support ad hoc reviews, investigations and consultancy activity as required
The Successful Applicant
12. Professional qualification such as CIIA, ACCA, CISA or similar
13. Proven internal audit experience within a commercial or regulated environment, ideally financial services
14. Strong understanding of operational & technology risk, controls and modern audit techniques
15. Experience leading audits across areas such as IT general controls, cyber security, data, cloud or systems implementations
16. Credibility and communication skills to engage and influence senior stakeholders
17. Ability to apply regulatory and risk requirements pragmatically within a changing technology landscape
18. Experience of managing and developing team members
19. Desirable experience across one or more of the following areas:
20. Outsourcing and third‑party risk management
21. Digital transformation and major change programmes
22. Cyber assurance, information security or technology resilience
23. Use of data analytics within audit delivery
What's on Offer
24. Base salary of £67,500 - £72,500 per annum
25. Annual performance-related bonus up to 18%
26. Employer pension contributions up to 10%
27. Birmingham‑based role with hybrid working 2 days a week onsite
28. Senior‑level exposure to technology leadership, Executive management and Board committees
29. A broad and evolving Operational & IT audit focussed remit aligned to digital investment and transformation
30. Clear scope for progression within internal audit and wider risk leadership roles
31. Support for ongoing professional development and technical upskilling