IT Auditor – ITGC Delivery (Contract)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Robert Half
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT Auditor – ITGC Delivery role is a contract position based in Central London, requiring full-time on-site presence. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering IT General Controls (ITGC) testing within a major global investment bank's Internal Audit team, focusing on regulatory and operational risk objectives. This role demands hands-on experience in large-scale financial environments and a strong understanding of IT control frameworks. Immediate availability is preferred, with no visa sponsorship available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver ITGC testing as part of internal audit and SOX compliance programmes.
- Evaluate and test IT general controls across areas such as access management, change management, and IT operations.
- Conduct walkthroughs and control assessments with stakeholders across various technology domains.
- Document control testing results in line with internal audit standards.
- Liaise with IT stakeholders to understand the control environment and remediation plans.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports, including identification of issues and their risk implications.
- Ensure timely completion of audit fieldwork and adherence to project deadlines.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience working in an investment bank is essential.
- Proven track record delivering ITGC testing and assessments within regulated financial services.
- Strong understanding of SOX, COBIT, and/or similar IT control frameworks.
- Familiarity with key IT platforms, infrastructure, and operational risk concepts.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
IT Auditor – ITGC Delivery (Contract) On-site – Central London (5 days per week) Please note: This role is not remote/hybrid . Full-time presence on site is mandatory. 3 months (with potential extension) Start Date: August Company Overview: A major global investment bank is seeking a highly skilled IT Auditor with hands-on experience delivering IT General Controls (ITGC) work in large-scale financial environments. The role sits within the Internal Audit team and plays a crucial role in supporting regulatory and operational risk objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver ITGC testing as part of internal audit and SOX compliance programmes.
- Evaluate and test IT general controls across areas such as access management, change management, and IT operations.
- Conduct walkthroughs and control assessments with stakeholders across various technology domains.
- Document control testing results in line with internal audit standards.
- Liaise with IT stakeholders to understand the control environment and remediation plans.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports, including identification of issues and their risk implications.
- Ensure timely completion of audit fieldwork and adherence to project deadlines.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience working in an investment bank is essential.
- Proven track record delivering ITGC testing and assessments within regulated financial services.
- Strong understanding of SOX , COBIT , and/or similar IT control frameworks.
- Familiarity with key IT platforms, infrastructure, and operational risk concepts.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Other Requirements: Candidates must be available to work on-site in London 5 days per week – no exceptions . Immediate availability or short notice period preferred. Right to work in the UK is required (no visa sponsorship available).