Technology Consultant - Internal Audit, Financial Services

PWC 1 ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

About the rolePwC’s IT Internal Audit team will give you a unique opportunity to deal with the fast paced world of technology shaped by ever changing and demanding regulatory focus within the financial services sector. The pace of change and disruption in the financial services sector, means the IT risk landscape is constantly evolving. As an IT Audit Manager, you will lead market facing conversations with CIO/CTO’s and Heads of Audits in defining and influencing the Technology audit risk universe, managing a complex portfolio of outsourced and co-sourced clients across banking, insurance and asset & wealth management clients. You will be part of PwC’s broader risk advisory practice, helping the leadership team develop PwC’s internal Technology audit capabilities and solutions, working across the practice collaborating with Cyber, Data and IT risk practitioners. You’ll need to be a people person, tenacious and resilient. You’ll lead teams, taking real responsibility for the work you do and supporting those around you to do the same. Who we areWe're the Technologists within our Financial Services Internal Audit practice, that combines a mix of technology, data and business expertise to deliver innovative Internal Audit solutions. Simply put, there are two sides to the Technology Internal Audit team – auditing of emerging technology through a deep understanding of IT risk universe and using our latest tools to help digitise the way we deliver internal audits through automation, AI, data analytics and innovation. At PwC, we’re constantly investing in cutting-edge audit technology and the skills of our people, to keep up with the rapid pace of change and to deliver trust that is deeper, broader, and more forward-looking. We are now looking to hire more Managers to grow our expanding team. Key responsibilities Managing and delivering a portfolio complex technology internal audit Ability to develop IT audit risk universe and deliver Internal Audit engagements from planning through to execution Confident in dealing with senior stakeholders such as CIO/CTO Build an internal network of relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to develop, manage and scope SME led reviews in the areas of Cyber, Data, Cloud computing, IT Governance etc. Ability to apply analytics, process automation and developing a data driven internal audit approach Work with a supportive group of Partners and Directors within the Internal Audit practice to develop innovative, market leading solutions and proposals ​Identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen ​Train, coach and lead junior staff Preferred knowledge skills IT Internal Audit experience at senior level, managing complex audits and relationships Experience in Financial Services sector Significant experience of assessing and reviewing technology risks and controls Track record of building relationships at senior management level Demonstrable experience of leadership, coaching and mentoring junior members of staff Ability to interact and drive conversations with non-technologists, demonstrating the benefits of integrated technology led audits The use of data and ability to develop analytics driven internal audit approach is very important. Therefore, experience if the following tools will be very helpful, in addition to the above experience: Process Intelligence tools such as Celonis Information management tools (e.g. SQL, ETL, RDBMS) Visualization tools (e.g. Qlikview, Tableau) Data science (e.g. R, Python, Alteryx, SAS, SPSS) Risk Assurance We’re a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Today's business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also new and untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity