Technology Risk & Internal Audit – Cloud (Associate Director)
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Audit and Risk Recruitment are representing a leading client in the professional services space, seeking an experienced Technology Risk / Internal Audit Associate Director with a strong Cloud assurance background.
This is a senior leadership role within a growing Technology Risk and Internal Audit practice, supporting large, complex organisations (including FTSE-listed and international businesses) with technology risk, internal audit, and cloud assurance services.
You will take a lead role in shaping and delivering Cloud assurance and technology risk engagements, acting as a subject matter expert to clients while driving growth across the wider Technology Risk and Internal Audit offering.
Unfortunately this role cannot offer sponsorship.
Salary: £100,000-£115,000 plus bonus and LTIP incentive scheme
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and overseeing multiple technology internal audit and technology risk engagements
- Managing senior client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on Cloud risk and assurance
- Working with multi-cloud solutions alongside change and transformation projects
- Providing subject matter expertise across Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including security, resilience, governance, and cost management
- Reviewing and signing off audit work, ensuring quality and adherence to methodology
- Leading planning conversations, audit scopes, and terms of reference
- Presenting findings and reports to senior management and Audit Committees
- Supporting business development, including winning new work and expanding existing client relationships
- Developing and mentoring managers and junior team members
- Contributing to the development of new Cloud and Technology Risk service offerings
- Supporting financial management of engagements, including budgets, WIP, and margins
Experience:
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CISA, CRISC, CCAK, CCSK, CCSP or similar)
- Significant post-qualification experience in Technology Risk and/or Internal Audit
- Experience leading and delivering technology internal audits and second line assurance engagements
- Strong knowledge of Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and/or VMware)
- Expertise in Cloud security, governance, resilience, data protection, xwzovoh third-party risk, and change management
- Exposure to Cloud based ERP systems such as S/4HANA and Oracle Fusion Cloud
- Familiarity with Cloud frameworks such as the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and Well-Architected Frameworks
- Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and Audit Committees
- A proactive mindset with the ability to lead teams, manage client portfolios, and support growth
Possibility with the role:
- A senior leadership role with real influence over Cloud and Technology Risk strategy
- Exposure to large, complex and high-profile clients
- Flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values quality, integrity, and innovation
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