Information Technology Internal Auditor

Information Technology Internal Auditor

Posted 2 weeks ago by Insight Global

Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Summary: Our client, a prestigious global investment bank, is seeking Internal Audit Analysts for their Birmingham team on a contract until the end of 2025, classified as inside IR35. The role involves conducting technical internal audits within the Asset and Wealth Management and Global Banking and Markets divisions, focusing on technology processes and risk assessment. Candidates should have a strong background in technology auditing and a desire for a long-term career in internal audit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive technical internal audits within specified divisions.
  • Review technology processes and analyze associated risks.
  • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls to mitigate risks.
  • Evaluate areas such as access management, IT operations, and network security.
  • Prepare audit conclusions and findings for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Utilize data analysis skills, particularly with Excel.

Key Skills:

  • Previous experience as a technology auditor.
  • Basic understanding of software development concepts and system architecture.
  • Proven experience in risk identification and assessment.
  • Experience in preparing audit conclusions and presenting findings.
  • Knowledge of data analysis using Excel.
  • Strong interest in a long-term career in internal audit.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client, a prestigious global investment bank and a leader in the financial services industry, is seeking Internal Audit Analysts to join their dynamic Birmingham team on a contract until the end of 2025 with potential extensions (Inside IR35) . You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for conducting comprehensive technical internal audits within the Asset and Wealth Management and Global Banking and Markets divisions. Please note, this role requires 5 days a week onsite in Central Birmingham. This role is for a driven technology auditor who wants to play a role in audit execution which focuses on the review of technology processes, the analysis of risks involved, and the assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of the controls implemented to mitigate the risk. Audits may include the assessment of areas such as access management, IT operations, job scheduling/monitoring, data transfer (focusing on the completeness/accuracy of this), network security, cyber security, system development and testing, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and operational resilience.

Must Haves:

  • Previous experience as a technology auditor covering IT application and general controls, application development, information security, technology consulting or other relevant industry experience
  • Basic understanding of software development concepts and system architecture, databases, operating systems and messaging
  • Proven experience and understanding in risk identification and assessment.
  • Experience preparing commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and presenting them to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholders
  • Knowledge of data analysis using Excel
  • A strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in internal audit.

Plusses:

  • Financial services experience