IT Risk and Compliance Specialist

6 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AJ Bell Full time

AJ Bell is a leading investment platform business, offering a range of solutions for professional financial advisers and DIY investors. We have over 542,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £86.5 billion.

We are now seeking an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you will play a critical part in planning, executing, and managing technology audit assignments as part of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.

You will ensure the integrity of technology-related controls and drive data analytics strategies across technology and non-technology audits. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your analytical skills and passion for technology and audit.

As a key member of the team, you will conduct audits to assess technology-related controls, evaluating their design effectiveness and efficiency. You will lead data analytics efforts in audit reviews, utilizing tools like Alteryx, KNIME, SQL, Python, PowerBI, and Tableau to test controls and offer operational insights.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • CISA or equivalent (e.g. IIA QICA) or a related BCS/computer science degree (preferred but not essential).
  • Strong understanding of technology risks in areas such as cyber and information security, user access controls, change management, cloud infrastructure, and disaster recovery.
  • Ability to map processes, analyze data flows, and create accurate data requests for audit purposes.
  • Proven use of data analytics within audits to test controls and assess efficiency.
  • Familiarity with IT Governance and risk management frameworks, especially in risk and control self-assessment testing.
  • Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools, with experience identifying control gaps and devising clear, effective solutions.
  • Clear, concise communication skills to present complex issues to senior stakeholders.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

About AJ Bell:

AJ Bell is a FTSE 250 company, headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol. We have been named one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years. Our guiding principles include a friendly working environment, a strong sense of teamwork, and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.



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