Partner Financial are working with a global services organisation with operations across Europe, APAC, and the US. Longstanding organic and acquisitive growth has helped drive the company to achieve record annual revenues, fuelled by a strong client portfolio and a commitment to high-quality service. As a result, our client has established itself as a leader in its sector.
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the Group’s global operations. The successful candidate will provide assurance on key risks across the business while also developing and implementing a data analytics approach to internal audits.
This position will be instrumental in building strong relationships within the wider leadership, technology, IT and data communities and will involve significant global travel, with up to 50% of the time spent travelling worldwide. This offers the right candidate the chance to make a meaningful impact on the business while advancing their career, there is a good track record of people moving internally within the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Conducting audits in line with agreed objectives, working independently and as part of a global team;
- Overseeing the IT audit fieldwork performed by internal and external parties, ensuring alignment with global audit standards;
- Working with senior management, including the Group CIO and IT Directors, to define the objectives and scope for global audit reviews;
- Contributing to the development of a global Internal Audit plan aligned with the IT risk profile across all regions;
- Supporting the business in implementing audit actions, tracking global progress to ensure timely completion and resolution of identified issues;
- Providing insights and contributing to reports for the Executive Board and Audit Committee, with a focus on global IT and cybersecurity risks;
- Developing and incorporating data analytics into the global internal audit approach to enhance detection and response capabilities.
The ideal candidate:
- Flexible and willing to travel as needed to support the global scope of the role;
- A proactive, results-driven individual passionate about making a difference and contributing value to embed the in-house function;
- Proven experience auditing small and large entities, with an interest or expertise in technology and its related legal and governance frameworks;
- A solid and diverse technical background with experience in the evolution of technology and its application;
- Skilled in developing relationships, influencing stakeholders, combining a collaborative approach and a commercial perspective in developing effective governance and controls.
Interested candidates should send their CV to Alba Amigo. I will be contacting candidates with the closest match to the client’s selection criteria within ten days of application to arrange an initial meeting. If you have not heard from me within these timescales, thank you for your interest but please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. If you would like to have a confidential discussion about your current situation, then please feel free to give us a call to discuss.