SAM

Job Description

Contract role - 12 months - Senior Audit Manager - Change and Transformation - £650p.day

Your new company
As one of the world’s most established and globally recognised financial markets, it provides a dynamic environment for companies to raise capital and for investors to trade with confidence. Known for its innovation, international reach, and strong regulatory standards, it plays a central role in connecting businesses with global investment opportunities.

Your new role

• Lead and deliver audits confidently, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and in line with risk expectations.
• Monitor the audit team’s progress and act as the primary point of contact for the team and audit partners.
• Resolve issues proactively and escalate blockers to senior leadership when necessary.
• Complete timely supervisory reviews and ensure audit file quality meets methodology standards.
• Provide input into quarterly and annual audit planning, including proposed changes to scope.
• Draft and share clear, high-quality issue summaries and reports with partners to gather feedback and enhance impact.
• Anticipate challenges early, propose solutions, and plan ahead to keep audits on track.
• Manage audit partner relationships confidently, including independently running partner meetings.
• Maintain a strong “no surprises” approach through regular progress updates and clear communication.
• Support the Audit Director in developing improvements to the audit approach and delivery toolkit.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree or equivalent, supported by a relevant professional qualification.
• Background in IT audit, risk management, programme assurance, or similar roles with a focus on technology-driven change; qualifications in project or change management methods are a plus.
• Strong, broad experience in delivering and overseeing assurance work.
• Subject-matter expertise in change and transformation. Desirable experience includes:
  • Leading transformation audits and in-flight programme reviews
  • Auditing agile delivery
  • Auditing product development, including data migration, testing, release management, and quality assurance
  • Understanding programme delivery principles
  • Cloud transformation or migration assurance
  • Financial oversight of transformation programmes (capital allocation, budgeting, cost tracking, benefits realisation)
  • Data management and governance (ownership, usage, mapping, compliance)
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture and security
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders; the role regularly interacts with programme sponsors.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, regulated, and international environment (desirable).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return

• £650 p.day
  
• 12-month contract
  
• 3 day hybrid working policy

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