IT Audit, Risk & Assurance Specialist

Job Title: IT Audit, Risk & Assurance Senior Manager (Contract Role)
Location: Remote working (London based office)
Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 via Umbrella
Contract Type: 6 Months

About the Client: Our client, a leading organisation in the field, is seeking a passionate and talented IT Audit, Risk & Assurance Senior Manager to join their dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Purpose: As the IT Audit, Risk & Assurance Senior Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead on the design, implementation, and maintenance of a second line of defence technology framework for our client's IT function. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure that the control framework is effective and responsive to changes in the internal and external environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leading the design and implementation of a second line of defence technology framework.
• Managing the IT Controls Assurance Manager and IT Governance Specialist.
• Defining and publishing IT policies, assessing risks, and developing controls to ensure compliance.
• Leading quarterly risk meetings and deep dive reporting for IT and Security.
• Collaborating with technology stakeholders and Information Security to embed internal controls in business operations.
• Educating and facilitating the technology business regarding risk management and control culture.
• Monitoring and reporting on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Summarising and presenting findings to senior stakeholders, including the Group IT Director, Group CFO, and Audit Committee.
• Providing oversight for audit and compliance work.
• Leading second line reviews of controls and following up on audit actions.
• Working with external partners to evaluate and report on the implementation of agreed actions from audits.

Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with key technology frameworks (CRISC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001).
• Understanding of the UK regulatory environment and its application.
• Strong technical and process knowledge within IT, including security, system development, and project management.
• Professional qualifications (CISA, CISM, ITIL) are desirable.
• Ability to shape strategic direction and manage change through effective leadership.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of internal controls, internal audit, or risk-related roles.
• Experience in policy assessment, risk scoring, and control design.
• Proven ability to manage and influence technical resources and senior stakeholders.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our client's ambitions of becoming carbon negative by 2030, then we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's team as the IT Audit, Risk & Assurance Senior Manager and make a difference in shaping the future of energy.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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