Senior IT Auditor

Senior Auditor - Internal Audit - Technology, Operations & Transformation will report to the Manager
- Internal Audit Technology, Operations & Transformation who is based in London and will be responsible for leading and undertaking audit assignments acrossWTW to evaluate the effectiveness of risk management, the design and operation of controls within Technology and Change.

This includes leading and/or assisting in corporate investigations, integrated audits and special projects. This role is based out of the London office in a flexible hybrid working style, travel to other locations may be necessary but not regular.

Responsible for:

- Development of an audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audits to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated;
- Coordination and participation in completing audit test procedures;
- Communicating regular audit findings/exceptions to line management;
- Responsibility for audit completion and delivery of projects to time and budget;
- Follow-up on Management Actions to mitigate risks
- Ability to participate in peer group led audits as a team member;
- Having gravitas and maturity to effectively communicate with senior management throughout the audit process and influence the outcome of the review. It includes discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestionsfor improvements in operational controls to mitigate risk and/or reductions in costs;
- Preparing the draft audit report for review by line management, ensuring audit comments are clear, insightful, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue and intended outcome, and presented in IA report style and context;
- As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company;
- Working as a global resource, participating in audit assignments as required in any location;
- As required, provide input into departmental initiatives e.g. templates, audit manual and methodologies;
- Maintain and enhance the stakeholder relationships with key global Technology management and Group Internal Audit
- Ensure communications to senior management are transparent, clear, timely and appropriate and supporting line management on additional management tasks.
- Degree level education (2.1 level or equivalent)
- Experience in a similar technology internal or external audit role preferably within financial institutions/services, professional services.
- Experience with IT general controls and knowledge of IT audit methodologies and control frameworks around of IT systems, processes, and controls
- Awareness of technology and cyber security risks, and the corresponding key controls to mitigate them
- Overall awareness of the technology platforms and their interoperability
- Overall good understanding of the end-to-end audit process, including risk-based practices and approach
- Self-motivated, strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and a proven team player
- Strong delivery focus, ability to perform all required functions independently, on a timely basis and with accuracy

Desirable:

- Relevant professional certifications such as Cloud certifications, CISA, CISSP, ITIL, CISM, Prince 2, CCNA, Microsoft certifications etc.
- General understanding of overall IT infrastructure, including proficiency in some elements such as Operating systems, Cloud infrastructure, Database management, Networks, Resiliency, Cyber security etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence senior management
- Exposure to using Data Analytics as part of audits

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