Head of Audit - Technology

London Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Audit - Technology will lead and oversee all aspects of the technology audit function within the financial services industry. This role requires a strategic thinker with a comprehensive understanding of technology risks and controls within banking and financial services.
  • Fantastic role, Head of Audit- Technology
  • London or Reading based locations. Banking client . 3 days a week in office.

About Our Client

UK Banking Group. retail and mortgages market leader, hiring a Head of Audit - Technology.

Based London and Reading

Job Description

Head of Audit - Technology will be expected to :

Deliver the audit plan portfolio to budget and high-quality standards, ensuring coverage of key risks in line with Group Internal Audit methodology and regulatory expectations.

Lead, manage and develop Internal Audit teams, fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management, coaching, recruitment and continuous improvement.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, enhancing the profile of Group Internal Audit as a professional, independent and valued partner across the Bank.

Drive risk-based audit planning and assurance, working closely with the Director to address strategic, business model, new and emerging risks.

Provide strong governance and oversight, including attendance at key divisional and governance forums, delivery of impactful reporting, and effective follow-up and issue closure.

Ensure robust systems, controls and audit quality, applying appropriate quality assurance, producing insightful and pragmatic audit reports, and staying aligned with industry best practice and regulatory focus.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Audit - Technology should have:

Extensive experience of leading and managing internal audit teams in financial services or banking environment. Must have in depth knowledge of technology and audit methodologies.

Strong knowledge of data and credibility across cyber and infrastructure, as well as demonstrable success in building relationships with stakeholders.

Auditing of technology risks within Financial Services. The role would benefit from experience in providing assurance over risks associated with data journeys, cyber / information security and technology infrastructure

Good working knowledge of UK regulation and key areas of regulatory focus from PRA and FCA.

Proven leadership qualities with ability to build credibility at the highest levels of the organisation.

Self-motivated and proactive in approach, team-work, good judgement and experience of leading and coaching individuals to achieve their full potential

Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation and relationship management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range
  • Performance-based bonus of circa 20%.
  • Private Healthcare, Pension and generous annual leave .



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Contact
Eithne Hynes
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6966556
Phone number
+44 20 7645 1424

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eithne Hynes
Consultant phone
+44 20 7645 1424
Job reference
JN-032026-6966556