Senior Audit Manager – Technology & Change

About The Role We are hiring a Senior Audit Manager – Technology Change to join our Internal Audit leadership team during a period of transformation across the business. This newly created role will bring specialist expertise in Technology, Change and Transformation Assurance. You will develop and strengthen our audit capabilities as we continue to grow. Working alongside senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will provide independent assurance on major change initiatives, technology programmes and strategic business transformation activities. You will join a collaborative team with a strong reputation and have the opportunity to influence how assurance is delivered in a complex and fast-paced environment. This role provides visibility throughout the business, engagement with senior leadership, and an opportunity to support successful change delivery at St. James's Place. What You'll Be Responsible For Lead and carry out complex audits across Technology, Cyber Security, IT Operations and Change, following Internal Audit methodology and professional standards. Provide specialist audit knowledge and independent assurance on significant technology and transformation projects. Serve as a senior subject matter expert within specialist areas of SJP. Plan and deliver audit fieldwork, perform detailed testing and review evidence to identify risks, control weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Produce clear, concise and insightful audit reports that support effective decision-making. Present audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders and agree practical, risk-based actions. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Technology, Cyber Security, Change and related business areas. Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and validate closure where appropriate. Lead and support colleagues and co-source specialists during audit assignments. Contribute to Internal Audit's technology-focused audit plan by utilising data analytics, automation and innovative audit techniques. Develop the Division's technology and cyber audit capability through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and on-the-job training. Maintain proficiency in technology, cyber security, change management and emerging risk areas. Build and maintain an external network to identify emerging risks, industry developments and improved methodologies About You You'll be an experienced audit, risk or governance professional with a strong understanding of how large organisations deliver change and transformation programmes. You may currently be working within Internal Audit, Risk or a first line change/technology role, or a similar function, within Financial Services or another regulated environment. We're looking for someone who brings credibility through experience, enjoys working with senior partners and has the confidence to challenge constructively when required Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience of change assurance, programme assurance or transformation risk management gained within Internal Audit, Risk, or a first-line change/transformation environment. Deep understanding of technology risks, controls and governance, combined with experience of providing assurance over, or supporting the delivery of, significant technology-enabled change and transformation projects. Ability to lead complex audits, reviews or assurance engagements. Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders. People management, mentoring or leadership experience. Strong analytical thinking, judgement and report-writing skills. Experience working within Financial Services or another regulated industry. Desirable Criteria Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CMIIA, CISA, ACA or ACCA. Experience implementing technology-enabled auditing techniques. Understanding of Wealth Management.