Vice President, Audit Project Leader - Infrastructure

BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company based in Manchester is looking for a Vice President, Audit Project Leader. In this role, you will deliver complex technology audit assignments, lead projects with stakeholders, and maintain industry best practices. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in technology audits and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible global resources

Generous paid leaves

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technology audits and related processes.
• Experience in SDLC, Change Management, and IT Service Management preferred.
• Proficient in audit methodologies and risk-based project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex technology audit assignments.
• Identify issues affecting audit areas and develop remedial actions.
• Lead projects and meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Technology audits

Stakeholder communication

Risk-based project delivery

Excel proficiency

Audit methodologies

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in technology

Post-graduate qualification (e.g., CIA, ACA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Overview

Vice President, Audit Project Leader - Infrastructure role located in Manchester. Join Internal Audit – Core Technology Process Audit to deliver technology audit assignments and lead projects with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivering complex technology audit assignments, including System Development Lifecycle and Change Management audits.
• Participate in the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of technology audit assignments, considering complex, judgmental business processes and decisions.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting the area under review and collaborate with management to develop remedial actions.
• Lead projects and meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare draft audit reports and follow up on audit actions, testing their implementation where necessary.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders and participate in Continuous Monitoring.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out other ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.
• Perform follow-up procedures on Internal Audit observations to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Represent Internal Audit on projects and at management meetings/committees.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in technology audits and related processes. Experience in SDLC, Change Management and IT Service Management preferred.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks preferred such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST and FFIEC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including working with stakeholders.
• Relevant years of experience in financial services or banking within Third Line Internal Audit or Second Line Risk or Compliance Monitoring.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering risk-based projects.
• Good understanding of audit methodologies.
• Proven ability in communication and influencing skills.
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel and other Microsoft software (PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• Excellent planning, coordination, organization, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including with colleagues remotely.
• Ideally educated to master or bachelor’s degree level in technology and have completed a recognized post-graduate qualification (e.g., CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, CAMS), but not essential.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay-for-performance philosophy. Access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on health, personal resilience, and achieving financial goals as a valued team member, with generous paid leaves including paid volunteer time.

Equal Opportunity

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Company Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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