IT Audit Manager

About Us

The Davy Group is Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. You can read more about our growing company here: www.davy.ie

We value our employees as much as our clients and are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms recognising that the breadth of thought, perspective and experience that emerges from a diverse workforce is essential to deliver on our core values.

Our city centre location, free access to our onsite gym and fitness studio, and impressive social calendar are just some of the unique benefits our employees enjoy while working at Davy.

Performance related bonuses, generous pension contributions and investment in your further education demonstrate the value we place in developing and rewarding our staff.

About the Role

A new opportunity has opened for an IT Internal Audit Manager. You will join our small, expanding Internal Audit Team where you will work on a diverse range of projects and gain exposure to all facets of the Group’s business. The role will include supporting the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) develop and deliver the new in-house IT Internal Audit strategy as well as deliver on a more digital driven work programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Audit Managers and the CIA in the development and delivery of the audit plan.
• Meet stakeholder expectations (incl Head of IS, IS Team members and Business Unit stakeholders)
• Support audit managers and CIA in IT related areas included in internal audit scope
• Ongoing development of the IA function in line with Group and best IIA practice
• Help develop, enhance and deliver the Internal Audit Strategy and associated workstreams including stepping up digital audit, data analytics and visualisation
• Plan and lead IT audit work to support multi-scope risk-based audits of operational and financial risk management and control in Davy
• Develop the other members of the internal audit team to upskill in their understanding and proficiency of IT audit
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify / promote control enhancements and good practice throughout the group
• Assist the business units in the identification of risks and providing appropriate control advice for addressing the identified risks
• Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects that arise
• Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders in the business
• Plan and report on audit assignments in line with deadlines and established methodologies and procedures
• Co-ordinate and deliver quality oral and written audit reports with achievable / practical recommendations that contribute to the business
• Organise the audit team’s activities - scheduling and assigning tasks to meet deadlines

About You

• Qualified CISA or equivalent with internal audit experience or equivalent assurance experience

• Degree in information systems or information security
• Strong understanding of business and IT processes, corporate governance, IT regulatory environment, risks, internal controls evaluation and audit
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in IT audit
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi, other data query tools and an interest in expanding the use of AI for IA
• Experience in delivering IT transformation audit
• Strategic thinking with proven analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of IT internal controls and the impact on business processes
• Strong IT, business process and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to include presentation and report writing abilities
• Proven experience of dealing with senior management and staff at all levels
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
• Proven experience of working / leading in a team environment with the ability to work on own initiative while also being a good team player and time manager
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• A candidate with a proven track record in leveraging IT tools, data analytics and visualisation techniques would be viewed favourably
• Audit experience to financial services industry is desirable

What we offer 

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.  

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best. 

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.