Job Description
Audit and Risk Recruitment have partnered with one of the leading global providers of financial markets, data and infrastructure to find a IT (or Audit) change/transformation senior manager The firm has a longstanding partnership with a 'big three' market leading cloud infrastructure provider, being at the forefront of development and change inside the financial markets This strategic partnership will give the candidate the opportunity to provide oversight and insights on this leading partnership as well as other transformation led activities across the group. You will lead IT change across multi-cloud solutions, data analytics, ERP and numerous AI integration projects In line with the Group’s expansion, you will coordinate change projects across the Internal Audit space too, guiding senior stakeholders through the transition as the leading member of the team. You will gain exposure to the most senior level stakeholders in a role that is only set to grow with a highly likely extension of t he 12 month fixed term contract Audit or IT audit experience essential to the project Breakdown: 12 month FTC (likely extended) Salary £80,000-90,000 (dependent on experience) plus considerable bonus and benefits Hybrid working 2-3 days in the London offices Unfortunately this role does not provide sponsorship Role outline: Supervises and actively contributes to the successful execution of a portfolio of change and transformation audits by ensuring that reviews are completed to a high-quality standard and that engagement reports provide assurance and contribute to improving the firms risk and control environment. Lead audits confidently, on time, to budget and manage audit risk. Monitor the audit team’s progress and be the main point of contact with the team and audit partners to ensure the audit progresses in line with expectations. Help the audit team resolve and where applicable escalate issues and blockers to the Audit Director or Head of Audit timely. Complete supervisory reviews of the audit file timely and ensure quality of the file meets methodology expectations. Provide input to the Audit Director for any changes to the audit plan for both the quarterly refresh and the annual plan (inclusions and exclusions). Proactively write and share issues and report content with partners to gather feedback and ensure that final product is impactful and of high quality. Actively forward plan to identify hurdles in advance so that there is time to implement solutions and propose ways forward. Confidently manage audit partners and independently run audit stakeholder meetings. Work with the team to keep the stakeholders up to date with audit progress and findings to maintain our 'no surprise approach. Provide input to the Audit Director for developing the change audit approach and delivery toolkit. Key responsibilities: Develops an understanding of the key risks and risk drivers for the Divisions; and ensures that the Audit Universe accurately reflets the business operations and that the risk assessments are up to date. Leads a portfolio of change audits setting standards and driving on-time delivery at each stage of the engagement lifecycle. Supervises delivery of core components of audit engagements in line with Internal Audit Methodology with regards to integration and/or transformation change programmes Produces impactful audit reports influencing partners to improve the control environment. Develops and maintains productive relationships across the business and across the audit function with a view to collating and assessing business information throughout the year and update the assessments of the risks. Supervises a team of auditors and uses active coaching and supervision to ensure quality. Coaches and motivates team members on the application of the Audit methodology and actively manages the performance of team members. Leverages standard methodology across the Audit function. Contributes to central initiatives within Internal Audit and supports delivery of training. Technical requirements: Experience of and/or qualifications in change and project management methods is highly desirable Broad proven experience required in assurance delivery and supervision SME technical knowledge for change and transformation Experience of the following audit coverage is desirable; Leading transformation audits / in-flight reviews Auditing agile development Auditing product development Coverage of cloud transformation/migration Experience of transformation/programme financial management (e.g. capital allocation, budget and cost tracking, benefits measurement) Experience of data management and governance (ownership, usage, mapping, compliance) Knowledge of cloud architecture/security is desirable Extensive stakeholder management experience Experience in a fast-paced international and regulated organisation is desirable Strong communication and collaboration skills Continuous improvement attitude Audit and Risk Recruitment