IT Audit Manager - 12 Month FTC - Edinburgh

This is an exciting 12-month fixed term contract for an experienced IT Audit professional to join a leading financial services organisation. Based in Edinburgh, London, or Gloucester with hybrid working. You’ll play a key part in providing assurance over critical risk areas such as Technology, Change, Cyber, Payments and Third-Party Risk Management.

The Opportunity

As IT Audit Manager, you’ll lead and deliver high-quality audits, providing valuable insight into governance, risk management and control frameworks. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll shape the audit plan, spearhead complex assignments, and support continuous improvement across the audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver audits with a focus on Technology, Change, Cyber, Payments and TPRM.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide insight to support effective risk management.
• Coach and support colleagues across the audit team.
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan and drive process improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls, ideally within financial services.
• Knowledge of technology-related risks and controls, with the ability to apply this expertise in audit work.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills, able to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP) desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies beneficial.

Benefits

• 12-month fixed term contract.
• Hybrid working with office presence in Edinburgh.
• Attractive benefits package including flexible options.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture with strong development support.

The Opportunity

• Shape and deliver impactful audits in critical risk areas.
• Work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic environment.
• Broaden your expertise across technology and operational risk.
• Join a team committed to inclusion, growth and continuous improvement.

To learn more or apply, please get in touch with Andrea Green at Andrea@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.