Senior Internal Auditor - IT

Senior Internal Auditor - IT

Location: Hybrid ways of working at our office in Wimbledon

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

We are actively recruiting for a Senior Internal IT Auditor to be based in our Wimbledon office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed Internal Audit function at D&G, performing a portfolio of IT, project and integrated audits and play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, customer outcomes, and control effectiveness across our European operations.  This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication written and verbal communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to navigate a complex international environment.  You will deliver risk‑based audits across D&G’s entities and markets. Working closely with teams across regions. 

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Management & Planning

• Support the Senior IT Audit Manager in developing the annual internal audit plan and regular assessment of the risks within the technology function.

Audit Delivery:

• Perform and deliver end to end audits timely and in line with the internal processes and quality expectations.

• Draft high-quality, detailed, relevant and accurate audit work papers.

• Draft high-quality audit issues and recommendations. that are relevant, commercial and sound and align with the company’s strategy.

• Effectively uses technology (i.e. audit and other D&G standard tools) in the conduct of IA activities and engagements.

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain strong, professional working relationships with business stakeholders and track outstanding management actions to timely resolution.

Team collaboration:

• Proactively assists the Internal Audit team information gathering, risk assessment and tailoring of audit programmes.

• Proactively interact across the Internal Audit team, promote continuous improvement in audit practices and encourage collaboration with Risk and Compliance to embed a robust risk management culture.

Key skills:

• Deep understanding and experience with UK regulations – PRA and FCA

• Understanding of EU relations including BaFin (German regulator) and a working knowledge of DORA.

• Understanding of the US market and practices.

• Experience of executing IT audits within an internal audit function in financial services or insurance

• Strong written and spoken English.

• Professional qualification relevant to role e.g.: CISA, CISM, CISSP.

• Experience assessing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud security (Azure/AWS), firewalls, network security, SDLC, database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server), operating systems (windows/AS400), Microsoft exchange and new technologies such as AI.

• Ability to challenge suitability and application of existing IT controls.

• Ability to assess the adequacy of internal controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.

• Prior experience in executing project and programme reviews.

• High attention to detail skills to identify and evaluate potential risks to the organisation.

• The ability to clearly communication to senior IT stakeholders both verbally and written.

• Thrive in an environment where priorities shift quickly and solutions require creative, flexibility, and a proactive approach.

• Experience in supporting internal audit data analytical and AI efforts.

We offer lots of great benefits! Some of which include: 

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave

• Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression

• Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more.  Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

• Attractive company pension scheme

• Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary

• Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services:

• Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll

• Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles

• Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets

• Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes

• OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help.

• Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues

• Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends

• Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.

At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.