Senior Audit Manager

Senior IT Audit Manager, Enterprise Technology, Data, ETIV – Global Internal Audit - Birmingham

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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 a Senior IT Audit Manager. As the Senior IT Audit Manager, you will support the Head of Audit, Enterprise Technology, Data and ETIV (Emerging Technology, Innovation and Ventures) with the undertaking and delivery of audits, some major and/or highly complex, based on the critical assessment of the IT environment, and of the governance, risk and internal control frameworks that support this.

In this role, you will:

• Primarily lead the Technology coverage on integrated audits across Enterprise Technology, with focus on assessing the design and operating effectiveness of business automated controls (BACs) and IT General Controls (ITGCs) supporting key business processes.
• Work on technical infrastructure, data and ETIV audits, covering the Group’s most significant projects and systems (inc. data, artificial intelligence, digital assets / currencies)
• 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.
• Manage the audit portfolio effectively through efficient resource allocation and ensure audits are completed promptly while maintaining flexibility in the schedule.
• Contribute to the wider development of Global Internal Audit, through collaborating with other audit teams, dedicating some of your time to consider how audit can use data analytics, agile techniques and other innovations to more efficiently and effectively deliver its objectives.
• Maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships through regular bilateral meetings, appropriate challenge in business risk governance forums, and keeping in touch with business, regulatory and industry developments; and assist in the leadership of the team, through acting as a role model for junior team members and fostering an open and collaborative working culture.

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

• A professional with extensive experience in a relevant business or function, such as technology audit, enterprise risk management, chief controls office, compliance, or business management.
• Solid understanding of technology risks and controls and business automated controls.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinker who is confident approaching areas outside of your expertise in a thorough and detailed manner, getting to the heart of the key features and aspects quickly.
• Excellent at managing multiple competing priorities on different concurrent projects.
• A solid team player, with a demonstrable desire to help the team as a whole achieve its objectives.

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

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