Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 11, 2026. St. James's Place scores A on the Alion truth index.
About The Role We are hiring an IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team at an exciting time of growth and transformation across the business. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across Technology, Cyber Security and IT Risk within a collaborative and supportive environment. Working alongside experienced audit professionals and subject matter experts, you will contribute to the delivery of a wide range of technology audits, helping to provide independent assurance over key risks, controls and change initiatives across the Group.
Whether you're already working in Internal Audit, Technology Risk, Cyber Security or a related assurance environment, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, build new skills and develop a long-term career within a team committed to continuous learning and professional development. What You'll Be Responsible For Supporting the planning and delivery of audits across Technology, Cyber Security, IT Operations and Change. Conducting audit testing and evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls.
Reviewing processes, analysing information and identifying potential risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. Producing clear, concise and high-quality audit documentation and reports. Supporting the communication of audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the business.
Working collaboratively with Technology, Cyber Security and Change teams to build effective working relationships. Monitoring agreed management actions and supporting follow-up activity where required. Contributing to the development and delivery of Internal Audit's technology-focused audit plan.
Building your knowledge of technology risks, cyber security, governance and emerging industry trends. Supporting the use of data analytics, automation and innovative audit techniques within audit assignments. Maintaining professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning and development.
About You You'll be an inquisitive and motivated audit, risk, cyber security or technology professional with an interest in understanding how technology supports business outcomes and how effective controls help organisations manage risk. You may already have experience within Internal Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Cyber Security, Compliance or a related field, and be looking for an opportunity to deepen your expertise within a regulated environment. Equally, you may bring experience from a first-line technology or cyber role and be interested in developing a career in assurance.
We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems and can build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you'll have a willingness to learn, a proactive approach and a desire to develop your career within Technology Audit. Essential Criteria Experience gained within Internal Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, Cyber Security, Risk Management or a related discipline.
Understanding of technology risks, controls and governance principles. Experience reviewing, assessing or supporting control environments and risk management activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present information clearly. Experience working within a regulated environment or an organisation with established governance and control frameworks. A willingness to develop specialist knowledge across Technology Audit, Cyber Security and IT Risk.
Desirable Criteria Experience within Financial Services, Wealth Management, Banking or Insurance. Exposure to Internal Audit methodologies and assurance activities. Knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks and technology controls.
Experience supporting technology change or transformation initiatives. Professional qualifications, or studying towards qualifications, such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC, ACA or ACCA. Experience using data analytics, reporting tools or audit technology platforms.

