Vice President â IT & Cybersecurity Auditor
Vice President â IT & Cybersecurity Auditor
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13-06-2025
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Since our launch in 2015 weve lent over 10bn to ambitious entrepreneurs up and down the UK. Thats led to the creation of over 40000 new jobs and over 29000 new homes and were not about to stop there. Were dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive and our Finance team are the drivers of our growth.
As an IT and Cyber Security Auditor you will be responsible for planning executing and reporting on a wide range of audits covering IT security business automation cloud infrastructure and digital transformation across OakNorth Bank plc. You will provide independent assurance to senior management that the Banks technology environmentincluding its growing use of Generative AIis secure resilient and well-governed.
This role also includes guiding the Banks responsible adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies while helping build capabilities within the Internal Audit team including mentoring and developing junior staff members.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced growing bank with a reputation for doing things differently. We dont want another cog in the machine were looking for self-starters and bold thinkers who want to pave their own career paths.
Are you ready to step up to the challenge
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Deliver Audits: Plan execute and report IT and cyber security audits covering ITGCs cloud (AWS/Azure) networks data protection automation and digital transformation initiatives. Manage audits independently or with co-sourced partners ensuring end-to-end delivery.
- Support GenAI Risk Assurance: Assess risks and controls related to the Banks adoption of Generative AIcovering governance data integrity ethical usage access controls and operational safeguards. Leverage GenAI tools to enhance audit execution and insight generation.
- Evaluate Cybersecurity and Resilience: Review threat detection capabilities cybersecurity controls (e.g. IAM DLP IDS/IPS) and response readiness. Challenge business continuity disaster recovery and incident response plans including backup processes and RPO/RTO targets.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: Provide clear actionable reporting to senior management and collaborate with Technology Risk and Operations teams to strengthen control environments and drive improvements.
- Team Development and Methodology Improvement: Guide coach and mentor junior auditors; contribute to the evolution of IT audit methodology to reflect emerging technologies risks and regulatory expectations.
What Were Looking For:
- Overall experience of 8 years with Minimum 3 years of experience in IT audit or cyber risk ideally within banking fintech or a Big 4 advisory firm.
- Degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field with a strong academic record.
- At least one globally recognized IT audit/security certification (e.g. CISA CISSP ISO 27001 LA);
- Familiarity with GenAI use cases and associated risks in an enterprise setting.
- Strong understanding of frameworks like NIST ISO 27001 COBIT COSO and ITIL.
- Experience using GRC tools and a passion for applying technology in audit work.
- High drive and bias for actionbrings energy and momentum to audit delivery.
- Clear and structured communicator who simplifies complexity and delivers insights.
- A collaborative leader who uplifts otherscoaches mentors and supports junior colleagues.
- Operates with integrity and directnesssay it as it is mindset.
- Trusted and respected by peers and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Fast learner and problem-solver who thrives in a changing environment.
Must-Haves:
Preferred Traits:
0 - 0 a year
Benefits & Perks:
Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned
Health Insurance for employee and dependents
Wellbeing and social events
Support causes that matter to you Volunteering time off
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
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