FS IT Audit Manager

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FS IT Audit Manager

London

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Location:

London

Job ID R1037325

Job Type Permanent

Time Type Full time

Categories Audit & Assurance

Benefits To Help You Thrive, Such As Core benefits

including life cover, income protection and matched pension

Supporting your health

with screening, dental and eye care and Doctor@Hand

Financial support through

mortgage advice, will writing, investment accounts and more

Lifestyle benefits including

buying holiday, bike schemes, discounts and cashback

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description IT Audit Manager, Audit, Financial services, London Run the IT audit work behind some of the UK’s most interesting financial services clients Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals. Our tailored, responsive approach gives clients the expertise they need to grow and make the right decisions about their future.

You’re an experienced IT audit professional who knows your way around a banking platform. Now’s the time to manage engagements day to day, lead a team and work closely with senior stakeholders, with a firm that backs you at every stage.

We’re happy to talk flexible working, including reduced hours, and we’ll support you to balance work and life.

A look into the role As an IT Audit Manager in our Financial services audit team, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of IT audit engagements for banking, insurance, asset management, fintech and payments clients, from planning and scoping to reporting and sign-off
• Plan, perform and review testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls and information produced by the entity, and link IT risks to risks of material misstatement
• Provide assurance that supports financial statement audits and the IT element of regulatory frameworks, including service organisation reporting (SOC 1/ISAE 3402) and client assets (CASS) and safeguarding work monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• Review your team’s work, give clear and timely feedback on control deficiencies, and escalate complex issues early with a recommended response
• Work closely with senior managers, directors and partners so IT and financial audit plans stay aligned, with no surprises
• Build relationships with client finance, technology and information security teams
• Manage engagement budgets, hours and resourcing, and flag scope changes early
• Coach and develop your team, including multi-location and offshore colleagues, and help them use AI and data tools responsibly
• Take part in quality reviews and regulatory inspections, and act on what they teach us

Knowing you’re right for us The Minimum You’ll Need Is a Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CA Or An International Equivalent), Or a Recognised IT Audit Or Security Qualification (CISA, CISM Or CRISC) With Relevant Experience. You’ll Also Have

• Solid IT audit experience in financial services, ideally from a Big 4 or mid-tier firm, or from internal audit or technology risk in a regulated firm
• Experience of managing IT audit engagements day to day and supervising junior colleagues
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs, application controls and ISA (UK) 315
• A record of high audit quality, shown by strong inspection or internal quality review results
• A good understanding of the UK regulatory environment, including the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)

It Would Be Great If You Also Had Some Of The Following, But Don’t Worry If You Don’t Tick Every Box

• CASS and safeguarding assurance experience
• SOC 1/ISAE 3402 reporting expe…