Technology Risk Internal Audit Cloud Senior Manager

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Technology Risk Internal Audit Cloud Senior Manager

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R1033607

More than you expected

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

Our Business Risk Services (BRS) practice focuses on helping organisations manage risk, improve operational processes and realise strategic objectives.

Our team brings together a range of skills and experience across sector specialisms. Our BRS team provides clients with support on their internal audit and technology risk (second line) functions, through the provision of tailored, flexible and cost-effective solutions, that provide access to industry best practice methodology, value add insights and subject matter experts. Our BRS team focuses on clients in the FTSE 100 and international large and complex corporates.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As a Technology Internal Audit Cloud Senior Manager within our Business Risk Services (BRS) team you will:

1. Take ownership and lead on allocated assignments in a way that exceeds client expectations while taking responsibility for managing and developing staff.
2. Be responsible for overseeing the delivery of a number of technology internal audit / technology risk engagements, and manage a portfolio of technology audit / technology risk engagement and relationships with clients.
3. Support on business development activities, winning new clients and upselling services to existing clients.
4. Lead on planning conversations with clients, and in the preparation of draft terms of reference/audit planning documents.
5. Provide subject matter expert input into technology audit / technology risk engagements and oversee fieldwork performed by more junior team members, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Grant Thornton methodologies, that sufficient and appropriate testing has been performed, and evidence to support key decisions has been obtained.
6. Oversee, and review the work of, junior members of the team, supporting development and ensuring quality in the work performed.
7. Hold close-out meetings with clients to ensure that they have a full understanding of issues identified and these are agreed, and write reports summarising the key observations from the work performed.
8. Present reports and findings at Audit Committees and other senior management committees.
9. Support in the development of new technology audit / technology risk service lines and initiatives within BRS, with a focus (but not exclusively) on Cloud assurance.
10. Assist with the financial management of client relationships, including monitoring WIP, raising invoices, ensuring an adequate margin is achieved on engagements, and preparing budgets.
11. Lead on the development of annual audit plans.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a Technology Internal Audit - Senior Manager (with a Cloud focus), the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (CISA, CCAK, CCSK, CCSP etc.) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a large portfolio of internal audit clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

1. Experience of scoping, delivering, and reporting on technology internal audits, and in presenting conclusions to relevant stakeholders.
2. Experience of managing internal audits of large companies in addition to dealing with complex technical matters.
3. Experience of delivering a technology audit / technology risk covering a broad range of areas, including cyber and network security, IT resilience, IT transformations, IT strategies, data protection, supplier management, and others.
4. Strong experience of a range of cloud governance, technical configuration, and cloud specific topics such as security, data protection/privacy, availability, resilience, disaster recovery, performance, cost management, third-party management, and change management.
5. Experience of auditing public (such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud) and/or private (such as VMWare) cloud platforms.
6. Knowledge and familiarity with the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix, cloud vendor Well Architected frameworks and Agile methodologies.
7. Ideally a good track record of performing IT audits over DevSecOps / CICD pipelines, including release management, source code management, testing, security, use of tools and automation.
8. Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages.
9. Experience of building extensive and active networks across geographical regions and client organisations.
10. You’ll be proactive rather than reactive in your approach and personal goals are congruent with those of the firm.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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