Global Head of IT & Change Audit

Department Overview

Internal Audit is an independent Group function that reports directly to a non-executive Senior Advisor and to the Group Audit and Risk Committee. Our mandate is to examine and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls and governance systems, as well as the adequacy of, and compliance with, regulatory obligations, internal strategies, policies, processes and reporting procedures. In addition, we help management and the Board to fulfil their oversight responsibilities through effective challenge to help them identify, assess and commercially manage the Company's risk.

Using a risk based methodology; our annual audit plan is developed in consultation with FIL management to include audits of specific business areas as well as thematic and emerging risks through participation in new initiatives and systems developments.

Internal Audit has extensive experience in assurance functions and/or various FIL business units and relevant professional qualifications.

The Internal Audit team is internationally dispersed across the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, India, Hong Kong, and Tokyo providing coverage to both the Financial Services business and Eight Roads.

Key Responsibilities

IA Thought Leadership

• Contribute to coverage and business update discussions in leadership meetings
• Lead or participate in key IA departmental initiatives
• Influence changes in methodology and execution to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality
• Work in a collaborative way with the other lead auditors to support the overall objective of the department.

People Development and Management

• Ensure the team has adequate technology and change capabilities to execute the plan effectively
• Develop the team's technical audit skills, in particular with respect to technology risk
• Develop and maintain credibility of the team with senior partners and regulators
• Participate in the management and development of other regional audit teams (i.e. EMEA, Asia Pacific) working closely with the Group Head of Internal Audit and regional leads in training, staff development and recruitment.

Portfolio Management

• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of the firm's technology landscape
• Establish trust and credibility with key stakeholders and regulators
• Provide ad hoc advisory risk and control services to operational management as required
• Maintain depth of expertise on regulatory requirements and expectations
• Conduct regular meetings and visit the various offices across the region on a regular basis

Risk Assessment and Coverage

• Ensure that the firm's technology risks are accurately reflected in the Technology Audit Universe
• Design and construct the Technology and Change audit plan to ensure all key controls and risks are covered in a timely manner
• Work closely with other lead roles to provide seamless coverage of the firm's business and technology risk.

Project Execution and Supervision

• Be responsible for delivery of the audit plan and all related staffing and scheduling requirements for the business areas assigned
• Ensure high quality of audit work
• Review the work of your direct reports to ensure the appropriate standards have been maintained
• Manage key stakeholder interactions
• Communicate project status and risk timelines

Governance Committee and Regulatory Interactions

• Present audit work and findings to senior management, audit committees and boards
• Ensure appropriateness of key messaging in materials provided