Assistant Audit Manager - IT & Information Security Risk

Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £56,965 Per Annum Closing Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders, we're owned by our members. Our colleague say Skipton's a great place to work and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future. Job Description: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant IT Audit Manager / Senior IT Auditor to join the Internal Audit team of one of the largest Building Societies in the UK. The role will focus on Information Security (IS) and Information Technology (IT) Risks, with the successful applicant working on a varied portfolio of IT audit assignments.
What you will be doing
Skipton Building Society (SBS) Group Internal Audit portfolio covers the whole Skipton Group of companies within the UK, Channel Islands and New Zealand. This includes Connells Group which is a fully owned group company of SBS and is the largest Estate Agency in the UK. You will be part of the SBS Group Internal Audit team, and this role will focus on the delivery of IT and IS Risk audits across the Skipton Group.
You will be leading a wide range of technical IT audits including:

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  Cyber Security Risk Management
• IT Network/Infrastructure security
• Cloud Security
• Software development
• IT Disaster Recovery and Resilience
• IT risk management and governance reviews

This role enables you to further develop your technical skills in IT and IS auditing, lead small teams, and coach and develop colleagues. You’ll also engage with stakeholders across the SBS Group, to help shape the Internal Audit Plan and to provide feedback on audit outcomes and prepare audit reports to encourage appropriate action. Through continuous monitoring you will build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business, sharing insights and providing opinions. There will also be opportunities for you to be involved in various Transformation / Change projects and initiatives across the SBS Group.
We have adapted really well to Hybrid working. We are also happy to consider any flexible working requests you may have. Due to the nature of the role work away from home will be required, and this may be up to 25% of your time.
What you will bring
We’re looking for someone with experience in leading IT or Information Security related audits who can help the SBS Group manage risks across these areas. You’ll be able to manage varying workloads and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. The key competencies for this role are:

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  Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Analytical skills;
• Stakeholder management;
• Experience in an IT audit environment; and
• Organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

We care about our colleagues. So we treat each other like the complex and diverse individuals we are. Work here is never one-size-fits-all, it flexes around your strengths and needs, Everyone is held accountable for achieving our common purpose. The aim is for all of us to do better work, have a better life and enjoy a better balance between the two.