M&G UK | Principal Auditor - IT 3rd Party

Responsibilities

• As an IT Audit Assignment team member and sometimes leader, you will help deliver meaningful improvements across the business by engaging with Technology and other key stakeholders to identify risk and control improvements.
• This is a key role within the Internal Audit function for individuals with significant experience in Technology Audit, Technology Risk, Internal Audit or External Audit.
• The successful candidate will have strong experience leading technology audits, a good understanding of technology security and third-party risk management practices, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• To Succeed You Will Need to Demonstrate the Following Qualities
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.
• You will primarily support audits across Technology, IT Third-Party Risk Management and operational processes, whilst helping to build confidence and presentation skills through exposure to Senior Management.
• Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Communicate clearly, confidently and effectively.
• Analyse information quickly and exercise sound judgement; and.
• Your Main Responsibilities Will Include.
• Supporting the planning and scoping of technology audit assignments.
• Identifying key technology, supplier and operational risks and controls.
• Preparing audit planning documentation, risk assessments and testing strategies.
• Designing and performing risk-based audit testing across technology and operational processes.
• Assessing the effectiveness of controls over technology services, outsourced activities and third-party providers.
• Delivering assignments to agreed quality, budget and timelines.
• Communicating audit findings clearly and constructively to stakeholders.
• Drafting high-quality audit observations and reports with minimal supervision.
• Supporting discussions with management to agree actions and remediation plans.
• Reviewing work performed by junior team members where appropriate.
• Building effective relationships with Technology, Information Security, Procurement, Supplier Management and business stakeholders.
• Maintaining regular engagement with key stakeholders to understand emerging risks and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting, coaching and mentoring junior auditors.
• Providing constructive feedback and helping to develop team capability.

Experience and skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering Technology Audits, Technology Risk Audits or IT Control Reviews within Financial Services.
• Experience of auditing Third-Party Risk Management, outsourcing arrangements or supplier risk frameworks.
• Good understanding of technology security controls and technology governance practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team environment.
• Experience using audit management, data analytics and productivity tools.
• Experience using or willingness to leverage AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Preferred Experience and Skills

M&G UK

M&G UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Feel confident in your long-term financial future with M&G."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in London, Edinburgh, Stirling and Fenchurch Avenue.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance