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Job Description

The primary role of the Arbuthnot Latham Internal Audit function is to help the Arbuthnot Latham Board and Executive Management protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation.

To place the interests of customers at the centre of all activities, act in a way that is consistent with achieving good outcomes for consumers and to comply with the FCA and PRA's Conduct Rules.
 

Key Responsibilities:

The role of the Senior IT Internal Audit Manager is to:
 
  • Support the Head of Internal Audit in developing the IT internal audit plan
  • Perform IT-related internal audits across Arbuthnot Latham and subsidiary businesses in compliance with Arbuthnot Latham Internal Audit, Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and other legal and regulatory standards and requirements
  • Responsible for coordination of all deliverables (such as audit reports, RCM, working papers)
  • Communicate findings to senior stakeholders in the IT function and across other areas of the Bank when necessary
  • Follow-up and verify completion of management actions
  • Develop a strong understanding of Arbuthnot Latham strategy and developments, as well as emerging industry trends and practices, to ensure that the IT internal audit plan and individual internal audit projects are relevant, address risk and respond to change
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with the CIO and other members of senior IT management team
  • Provide an effective and efficient Internal Audit service through development of the IT Internal Audit framework and methodology
  • Broad knowledge of technologies, processes and controls across the IT landscape
  • Experience of working within ITIL and ISO27001 is desirable

Risk:

Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures.
Person Specification

Knowledge/ Experience/Skills:

  • Previous experience working at a similar level
  • A strong IT internal audit professional with proven track record of delivering internal audits, who is keen to take ownership for developing and delivering a company-wide internal audit IT strategy
  • Subject matter expertise in IT auditing, preferably in a financial services environment. This should include a good understanding of the current industry trends and best practices
  • Previous experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Good soft skills; a strong, confident and persuasive communicator (oral and written), capable of both robust dialogue and effective listening
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to respond positively under pressure
  • Flexible working style, the ability to perform well in a small team, and adapt approach when engaging with different levels of seniority   
  • Self-aware, able to understand and articulate areas for personal development

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2(i) degree or equivalent
  • Recognised professional qualification, for example, CISSP,  CISA, CIA

Competencies:

  • Service Excellence / Client Focus
  • Performance Focus
  • Problem Solving & Judgement
  • Planning & Reviewing
  • Influencing Others