IT Internal Audit VP - Financial Services

IT Internal Audit VP - Financial Services Location: London (Hybrid – 2/3 days onsite) Contract: 6 Months Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Audit professional to join the Internal Audit function of a leading global investment bank on an initial 6-month contract. This role will see you leading complex technology audit engagements across EMEA, providing independent assurance over the bank's IT control environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will manage end-to-end audit delivery across technology infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and operational resilience, while contributing to audit opinions presented to Executive Management and the Group Audit Committee. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Audit Manager or VP-level Technology Auditor looking to work within a highly regulated global banking environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up. • Act as Auditor in Charge (AIC), overseeing audit delivery and supporting junior team members throughout engagements. • Assess technology risks and the effectiveness of controls across IT infrastructure, applications, cloud environments and third-party services. • Produce high-quality audit reports, findings and recommendations for senior management. • Present audit findings to senior stakeholders and influence remediation plans. • Validate management actions and ensure timely closure of audit recommendations. • Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders across the organisation. • Support the development of the Internal Audit function through coaching, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. About You To be successful in this role you will have: • 10+ years' experience within IT Internal Audit, ideally gained within Banking or Financial Services. • Strong experience delivering technology audits across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and IT General Controls (ITGCs). • Excellent knowledge of IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, together with experience of regulations including DORA, GDPR or equivalent. • Experience leading audit engagements from planning through to reporting and issue closure. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate confidently with senior business and technology leaders. • Previous experience mentoring or leading audit teams. Desirable Experience • Banking or Investment Banking technology environments. • Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or similar). • Operational Resilience, Third Party Risk or Cybersecurity audits. • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent.