Internal Audit Manager – IT

Overview

As Internal Audit Manager – IT, you will lead and shape IT-focused audits across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, cloud and data governance to support Howden’s risk and governance objectives. You’ll act as the IT risk SME, guiding planning, execution and continuous monitoring, while embedding IT risk considerations into broader audits. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams and co-sourcing partners to enhance audit quality and leverage data analytics for insight-driven assurance. This role offers impact across a scale-driven, technology-enabled insurance group with a culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible hours
• reasonable adjustments
• diversity and inclusion
• volunteering and charity fundraising
• career development

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audits across core domains (infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, emerging technologies)
• Act as IT risk SME influencing risk assessment, planning and continuous monitoring
• Support broader audit delivery by embedding IT risk in business audits
• Oversee co-source/third-party delivery with scope, oversight and quality sign-off
• Advance data analytics in audit planning/execution and promote AI/automation for efficiency
• Engage stakeholders across IT, security, data and business units with constructive challenge
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, tools and reporting

Key requirements

• Advanced IT audit expertise across ITGCs, application controls, cybersecurity and modern tech environments
• Strong data analytics capability (Python, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx) with practical audit application
• Interest and capability in AI/automation within audit processes
• Project/delivery management experience across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written/verbal communication and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative senior contributor with coaching mindset
• Solid understanding of technology risk impact in financial services/insurance
• Experience leading complex IT audits in professional services or in-house internal audit
• Insurance sector experience preferred or financial services with insurance exposure

• Stakeholder engagement
• Team collaboration
• Clear communication
• ITGCs and application controls
• Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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