Internal Audit Manager - Technology & Operations
19 hours ago
Birmingham
Michael Page is working on an exclusive, senior opportunity for an Internal Audit professional to lead complex, technology & operations focused audits across a large, regulated organisation undergoing significant change. The role offers broad exposure to digital risk, senior stakeholders and enterprise-wide transformation programmes. Client Details Our client is a well-established financial services organisation with a strong governance framework and a refined internal audit function that reports at Board level. The business is investing heavily in technology, digital transformation and third-party partnerships, creating a varied and forward-looking Operations & IT audit agenda with genuine visibility and influence. Description • Lead and deliver risk-based operations and technology audits in line with professional internal audit standards, • Plan and execute end-to-end audits covering IT general controls, cyber risk, data, change programmes and third-party arrangements, • Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, providing insight on technology risk and control effectiveness, • Produce clear, concise audit reports for senior management and Audit Committee audiences, • Identify emerging technology risks and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan, • Provide assurance and challenge across major change initiatives, including digital transformation programmes and outsourced services, • Line manage and develop auditors, supporting technical capability, performance management and progression, • Undertake quality assurance reviews to maintain consistency and high standards across the audit portfolio, • Professional qualification such as CIIA, ACCA, CISA or similar, • Proven internal audit experience within a commercial or regulated environment, ideally financial services, • Strong understanding of operational & technology risk, controls and modern audit techniques, • Experience leading audits across areas such as IT general controls, cyber security, data, cloud or systems implementations, • Credibility and communication skills to engage and influence senior stakeholders, • Ability to apply regulatory and risk requirements pragmatically within a changing technology landscape, • Experience of managing and developing team members, • Desirable experience across one or more of the following areas:, • Outsourcing and third-party risk management, • Digital transformation and major change programmes, • Cyber assurance, information security or technology resilience, • Base salary of £67,500 - £72,500 per annum, • Annual performance-related bonus up to 18%, • Employer pension contributions up to 10%, • Birmingham-based role with hybrid working 2 days a week onsite, • Senior-level exposure to technology leadership, Executive management and Board committees, • A broad and evolving Operational & IT audit focussed remit aligned to digital investment and transformation, • Clear scope for progression within internal audit and wider risk leadership roles, • Support for ongoing professional development and technical upskilling