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Principal Internal Auditor - IT Operations Technology (AVP)

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Accounting & Taxation

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £70000.00 - £85000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Jamil Yamout

  • Contact email:

    jamil@phoenixsearch.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2599_1675678779

  • Published:

    about 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-03-08

Job Description:

Job Title Principal Auditor - IT Operations Technology

Location London

Corporate Title Assistant Vice President

You will be a member of the global Group Audit (GA) Technology Audit team reporting into the accountable Principal Audit Manager in London. The team is responsible for auditing Technology risk for Investment Banking and Corporate Bank Operations.

You will lead or participate in audits of a specific business / function area in accordance with the Audit methodology, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas.

What we'll offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

  • Hybrid Working arrangements with the opportunity to work in the office and remotely from home

  • Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

  • 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

  • Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family

  • A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits

  • The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Execute day-to-day operational audit work and contributes to the delivery of audits (including risk assessments and business monitoring); Executes audit fieldwork in line with the agreed audit approach, including testing of key controls

  • Plan audits e.g., documenting activity flows, identify risks and key actual controls in place to mitigate the identified risks; Draft high quality audit reports, facilitate issue tracking and validation

  • Reviews and provides expert opinions on action plans provided by clients, helping them develop robust remediation plans

  • Communicates openly with internal stakeholders an any potential issues, escalating any issues; Present complex and sensitive messages comprehensively and professionally

  • Establish and maintain a client service/ relationship approach with clients; Interpret stakeholder feedback on key business developments/ risks and understand the marketplace

Your skills and experience:

  • IT Audit knowledge and experience with an understanding of the risks and regulatory requirements; Knowledge of operational processes would be beneficial; Very good knowledge of auditing standards and concepts

  • Familiarity of working within the operational requirements of a global bank with an ability to understand and evaluate risk

  • Strong communication skills, communicating with clarity

  • Strong relationship management, analytical, problem solving, communication, influencing, planning and presentation skills

  • Educated to bachelor's degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience, ideally in IT or a related discipline, coupled with an associated professional certification (preferred)

How we'll support you:

  • Training and development to help you excel in your career

  • Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

  • Coaching and support from experts in your team

  • A culture of continuous learning to aid progression