IT Audit - Senior Manager - Banking

at  Forvis Mazars

FORVIS MAZARS CARES ABOUT YOUR CAREER PROGRESSION, OFFERING INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED CAREER PATHS THAT HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR INTERESTS, MATCH YOUR CHANGING NEEDS, AND EXPLORE YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL. WE WORK WITH DIVERSE, PRESTIGIOUS CLIENTS ACROSS A RANGE OF SECTORS AND GEOGRAPHIES, GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSTANTLY UPDATE AND GROW YOUR SKILLS FOR LIFELONG PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Are you looking to make an impact in IT Audit? Are you looking to grow our business as if it was your own? And are you looking for open, engaged and collaborative teams? Then apply to the role today!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Do you have extensive IT external audit experience in the Banking sector? A minimum of 8 years is required.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CISA, CISSP) is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT risks, audit standards, and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audit engagements, client portfolios, and teams.
• Are you a strong leader? We’re looking for someone with excellent mentoring and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset to challenge the status quo, generate innovative ideas, and drive practice development.

As a Senior Manager in our Banking IT Audit practice, you will lead complex audit engagements for high-profile clients, primarily within the Banking sector. Are you ready to showcase your expertise in IT controls-based auditing and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders? You will oversee teams, manage challenging engagements, and play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest technical standards. Can you bring innovative ideas to help shape the future of our IT Audit practice?

The key responsibilities as a Manager in the National IT Audit team:

• Lead and deliver IT controls-based audits, including IT General Controls, application controls, and IPE testing, for banking clients across the UK.
• Plan, manage, and execute audit engagements, ensuring compliance with quality standards and timelines.
• Do you thrive in leadership roles? You’ll oversee teams, manage their performance, and mentor junior colleagues to support their development.
• Act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships throughout the year.
• Collaborate with partners and directors on complex audits and contribute to practice-wide initiatives.
• Are you ready to take ownership of engagement finances? You’ll manage budgets, negotiate fees, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Identify, research, and resolve IT audit issues, driving technical excellence across your work.