Internal Audit Manager – IT

Pension Insurance Corporation plc

Internal Audit Manager overseeing IT and Information Security audits for Pension Insurance Corporation. Collaborating with teams to ensure the effectiveness of internal audits and risk management practices.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of Internal Audit with a focus on IT and Information Security, alongside the ability to manage stakeholders effectively and deliver comprehensive audit reports. Proficient in risk management frameworks and committed to continuous learning and development in both technical and non-technical skills.

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Internal Audit ExpertiseIT Governance KnowledgeInformation Security ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementCISA/ACA/ACCA/CIIA Certification

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Hard Skills

Internal Audit StandardsRisk Management FrameworksData AnalysisAudit MethodologyIT General ControlsData AnalyticsAI ImplementationIssue ManagementQuality AssuranceOperational Resilience

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersuasionInfluencing SkillsCommercial Judgement

Tools & Technologies

MS PowerPointMS WordTeammate

Certifications & Qualifications

CISAACAACCACIIACISSPCRISC

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryIT GovernanceInformation SecurityBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryCyber SecurityNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityData ProtectionAudit Plan

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate with your business area of responsibility to secure their buy-in and implement improvements to systems, processes, and technology, as appropriate.
To apply knowledge and insights concerning the Internal Audit function and how this impacts our policyholders.
To deliver strong business outcomes relating to capital, profitability, the Company brand and market reputation whilst achieving positive outcomes to our Board Committees on a consistent basis.
Responsible for the successful delivery of Internal audits, including developing the internal audit scope, carrying out test plan, drafting audit reports, and documenting the audit work consistently with the IIA standards and the PIC IA audit manual. Some reviews will be undertaken individually, and some will be delivered alongside one or more internal audit team members.
Carry out regular issue assurance to ensure adequate closure of actions.
Demonstrate good practice and standards of internal audit, and, where relevant, make recommendations for improvement, helping design new templates and contributing to the development of the PIC IA manual.
Contribute to the preparation of internal audit status update reports and integrated assurance reports to management and Board committees.
Contribute to the production of the annual written assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of PIC’s risk management, internal control and governance processes and systems.
Takes ownership of defined projects and initiatives (in Internal Audit or in the business), agreeing scope and objectives, undertaking work, producing reports, presenting reports and measuring outcomes. This will be as part of developing broader experience and capability across PIC.
Takes ownership for their own learning and development in both technical (e.g. data analysis and critical judgement) and non-technical (self-insight and relationship management) skills of Internal Audit.
Keeps informed of industry trends, market developments, regulatory changes in the public and private sectors, as well as best practices related to Technology by attending industry seminars, reading and sharing relevant published articles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good technical knowledge of Internal Audit with a focus on IT and Information Security.
Established knowledge of IT governance, risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g COBIT, NIST, CSF, IS27001, ITIL)
Familiar with operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks.
Advance knowledge of information security domains including identity and access management, cyber security, network security, cloud security, data protection and security operations.
Understanding of internal audit standards, audit methodology, issue management and quality assurance requirements.
Strong organisational skills and communication skills
Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly
Ability to manage stakeholders and other resources effectively
Ability to prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines
Ability to work within defined procedures as recommended by functional teams
Commercial judgement
Good working knowledge of MS PowerPoint and MS Word
Experience in using Teammate would be preferred.
Professional qualification such as CISA, ACA, ACCA, CIIA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent or demonstrate progress towards obtaining them.
Experience in developing and driving forward IT General Controls, Data Analytics and AI would be beneficial
Experience of delivering audits in an audit plan and assisting the Head of Audit in determining key areas to review.
Experience working in a corporate or consulting environment, the majority in the insurance industry would be beneficial.

Benefits

Comp & perks

private medical insurance
28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
generous pension scheme
performance-related bonus plan