IT Audit Manager

We are partnering with a leading capital markets organisation seeking a IT Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit function. Our client is particularly interested in candidates with a strong technical audit background, including experience auditing infrastructure environments, cloud technologies, and Kubernetes-based platforms. Candidates should have previous experience working within a Third Line of Defence function and be comfortable providing independent assurance across technology, operational, and business risks. Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the annual internal audit plan, assessing business risks, and driving audit innovation through the use of data analytics, automation, AI, and other emerging technologies. Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting.
• Assess business processes, identify control weaknesses, and evaluate the effectiveness of key controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and continuous monitoring activities to identify emerging areas of risk.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide practical risk and control advice.
• Drive the adoption of innovative audit techniques, automation tools, and data-driven approaches.
• Support the use of AI, Python, analytics, and automation to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop dashboards, data models, and reporting solutions to support audit planning and risk monitoring.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, control deficiencies, and operational risks.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept initiatives involving AI and emerging technologies.
• Support regulatory reviews, business change initiatives, and remediation validation activities.
• Present audit findings, emerging risks, and key insights to senior management and relevant governance committees. Requirements Essential.
• Strong technical audit background with experience auditing complex infrastructure environments, cloud technologies, and modern platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, and associated technologies.
• Candidates should have previous experience working within a Third Line of Defence/Internal Audit function and be comfortable providing independent assurance across technology, operational, and business risks.
• Understand the client's complex infrastructure, which includes Kubernetes, Kafka, and OpenShift
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA or equivalent.
• 5-10 years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Technical Skills Experience with one or more of the following are desirable
• Python
• SQL
• Power BI
• Power Automate
• Excel VBA
• Data Analytics
• Data Visualisation
• Automation Tools
• ETL Processes
• Kubernetes