Senior Internal Audit Manager

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Senior Internal Audit Manager
- IT & Information SecurityEbury Madrid Office
- Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per weekRole OverviewTheSenior Audit Manager
- IT & Information Securityis a technology risk expert responsible for evaluating and enhancing the internal control environment across cloud infrastructure, cyber security controls, third-party ecosystems, and engineering platforms used in the SDLC. This candidate combines deep technical expertise in cloud security and DevSecOps with financial technology regulations (e.
G., DORA, FCA PS21/3, PRA Operational Resilience, ISO 27001).
Target Experience5+ years in IT/Cyber Audit within cloud-native Fintech platforms, financial institutions, or Big 4 tech practice.
Core CredentialsCISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC required; dual ACA/CIA qualification preferred.
Technical StackCloud Infrastructure (AWS), Identity & Access Management, SIEM/SOC (Splunk, CrowdStrike, ReliaQuest), GRC (AuditBoard).
Regulatory KnowledgeDORA, FCA PS21/3, PRA Operational Resilience, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST framework, and related.
Domain FocusPayments lifecycle, treasury automation platforms, API security, third-party/BPO risk management.
Job PurposeTheSenior Audit Manager
- IT & Information Securityleads the design, execution, and delivery of the annual IT Audit Plan. Reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit, the role provides independent assurance to executive stakeholders (CIO, CISO, COO, CRO, DPO) and the Audit Committee regarding platform resilience, cybersecurity maturity, data protection, and adherence to evolving international regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
Technology & Cyber Security AssuranceLead risk-based audits covering cloud infrastructure (AWS), network security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), privileged access, and containerized deployment environments.
Assess operational effectiveness of Cyber Defense controls, including SOC monitoring, Incident Response, SIEM integration (Splunk), and EDR deployments (CrowdStrike).
Perform audits of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated application controls (ITACs) integrated into CI/CD deployment pipelines.
Third-Party Risk & Platform OperationsEvaluate third-party vendor risk management frameworks, conducting hosted assurance reviews for critical SaaS platforms.
Oversee control assurance frameworks for third-party partnerships, ensuring compliance with DORA and FCA PS21/3 operational resilience guidelines.
Regulatory Alignment & ComplianceAssess readiness and operational adherence to key regulatory regimes, including DORA, PRA Operational Resilience, SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP), and ECCTA/FTP regulations.
Conduct gap analyses and pre-assessment audits against ISO 27001 and PCI DSS standards.
Data management and privacyEvaluate data governance frameworks, data lineage, and data quality controls across enterprise analytics and reporting platforms.
Audit data protection and privacy policies and mechanisms (such as GDPR/CCPA) applied within large-scale data storage and analytics environments.
Stakeholder Management & GovernanceMaintain strong relationships with technical stakeholders, including the CISO, Head of Engineering, CIO, and Chief Data Officer.
Formulate pragmatic, risk-ranked audit findings and present formal audit reports to Executive Committees and Board Audit Committees.
Technical Competencies & Experience RequirementsProfessional ExperienceMin 5 years experience auditing cloud-native digital architecture (microservices, containerization, API integrations).
Track record of building or executing an annual IT risk assessment and audit plan within an engineering-driven or fast-paced Fintech environment.
Proven capability in evaluating end-to-end payment processing controls (authorisation, clearing, settlement, reconciliation).
CertificationsCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)(highly advantageous)Skills & CompetenciesAbility to translate complex cybersecurity and technical risks into clear, business-focused insights for non-technical executives.
Pragmatic approach to control framework design, balancing rapid product innovation with regulatory compliance and robust risk management.
Strong collaborative mindset with experience in mentoring junior auditors and managing external co-source resource partners.
Why Ebury?Competitive Starting Salarywith anannual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
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