Senior IT Auditor (Technology & Change - Application & Data Management)

Senior IT Auditor (Technology & Change - Application & Data Management)

London, Docklands (hybrid)

£850 per day (inside IR35)

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior IT Auditor to join its Internal Audit - Technology & Change function on a 3-month contract basis. This role focuses on delivering complex attestation audits and high-level reviews across technology, operational processes, and change initiatives.

The organisation is pleased to offer this role on a hybrid basis from their London office requiring two days per week on site; therefore, you must be within a reasonable commuting distance to London.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute complex attestation audits and high-level reviews.
• Design audit test strategies, test papers, and draft audit findings.
• Validate management's remediation of audit and regulatory issues.
• Track remediation activities and ensure timely closure.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Monitor strategic developments and highlight emerging risks or control gaps.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of audit standards, technology risk, and regulatory expectations.
• Uphold Internal Audit standards, including IIA guidelines, the Audit Charter, and Terms of Reference.
• Demonstrate adaptability and maintain focus on key issues under senior management guidance.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' relevant industry and audit experience.
• Preferably come from a regulatory financial services or big 4' consultancy.
• Strong background in delivering end-to-end Technology and Operational audits.
• Ability to lead specialist teams and review work produced by others.
• Technical subject-matter expertise for integrated operational audits.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written/verbal communication.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Degree-level education.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Audit Certifications: CMIIA/CIA