Overview

A leading financial services institution is seeking an experienced IT Audit Director to lead and develop audit coverage across Application Controls and Change/Transformation.This high-impact role is ideal for a senior audit leader who brings a strong technical foundation in technology risk, project governance, and business application controls, along with a proven track record in people management, regulatory assurance, and strategic audit planning.Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

Define and drive the long-term vision and audit strategy for application and change coverage.Shape and lead a high-performing audit team across technology and change portfolios.Actively contribute to the development of audit methodologies and promote continuous improvement.Build collaborative relationships with audit leadership across regions to support integrated assurance.Audit Delivery

Own the audit plan for application and change risk, aligned to enterprise risk appetite.Lead complex audits using risk-based methodologies, data analytics, and automation where applicable.Oversee dynamic updates to the audit plan based on emerging risks and business change.Ensure timely and quality delivery of audits, issue validations, and regulatory assurance.Assess the effectiveness of controls around application development, change management, and transformation initiatives.Stakeholder Management

Engage and influence senior technology, change, and business stakeholders across EMEA.Present audit findings and strategic insights to senior management and governance committees.Support a culture of transparency by providing real-time feedback during audit engagements.Contribute to enterprise-wide control improvements by highlighting control gaps and emerging risks.Team Development

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of senior IT auditors, developing both technical and leadership capability.Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture that embraces flexibility and innovation.Drive team accountability for output, engagement, and continuous learning.Key Skills and Experience

Essential

10+ years of experience in IT audit, change audit, or technology risk, ideally within financial services.Strong knowledge of IT governance, risk, and control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, COSO, NIST, ITIL).Solid understanding of application controls, SDLC, project governance, and change assurance.Proven experience managing complex audit portfolios and leading multi-disciplinary teams.Exceptional communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.Preferred

Background in corporate or investment banking, capital markets, or regulated financial services.Hands-on audit delivery experience across both technology and transformation programmes.Regulatory awareness across EMEA jurisdictions and ability to influence in regulated environments.Experience using data analytics and emerging technologies in audit delivery.Qualifications

Professional audit/technology certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or equivalent.Additional qualifications in risk, audit, cybersecurity, or project governance.What We''re Looking For

Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.Resilient and agile leader who can balance governance with innovation.Strong coaching ability and commitment to team development.Ability to challenge constructively, operate with urgency, and influence senior leadership.Excellent written and verbal communicator with strong judgement and attention to detail.Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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