Audit Manager, COO and CIO, HSBC UK

Audit Manager, COO and CIO, HSBC UK, (GCB5) Internal Audit - Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh

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If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a role that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Global Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance to management and the risk and audit committees as to whether the framework of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning.

HSBC commits significant resources in IT infrastructure, operations and systems development to support global business needs.  IT Audit is responsible for providing independent evaluation of internal controls for all IT infrastructure, operations, systems and projects. 

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as an Audit Manager, based in Birmingham, Sheffield or Edinburgh.

In this role you will:

• Support Technology coverage on integrated audits across HBUK, with focus on assessing the design and operating effectiveness of business automated controls (BACs) and IT General Controls (ITGCs) supporting key business processes.
• Consistently deliver high quality Technology, Data, Operational Resilience, Payments and Operations audit work. Apply risk-based auditing techniques to ensure the effective planning and execution of complex audit assignments, identify the root causes of issues and produce high quality audit reports containing pragmatic recommendations.
• Undertake walkthroughs of business processes on each audit to identify the key controls (including BACs) and critical data elements, and whether there are control gaps in the end-to-end flow.
• Engage with and provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders by utilising knowledge of IT, Data, Operational Resilience, Payments, and Operations Risks and the governance, risk and regulatory frameworks.
• Work with large data sets through various Analytics Techniques to derive value and insights to support Internal Audit's work.
• Support the delivery of the annual audit plan by ensuring that key technology risks have been identified and appropriately considered for coverage in each audit.

To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Experience working in an Audit or Risk based role, e.g. Internal / External Auditor, Risk Steward, Control Officer, or experience in working within a digital delivery organization (as a developer, architect, designer, risk officer).
• Role relevant qualification, e.g. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Solid understanding of technology risks and controls and business automated controls.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics and use of tools such as Alteryx is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analytical, decision making, interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills.

The base location for this role is Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh with a hybrid working pattern.

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