- Location
- London
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 8+ years
Description
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About the Role
This is a key, highly visible management role within the Internal Audit and Controls function/ Senior Manager (depending on experience). You will play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening S4Capital’s governance, risk management, internal audit delivery, and IT control framework.
Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Internal Audit and Controls, you will take full responsibility for designing and implementing methodologies aligned with IIA Standards, setting and leading the IT audit plan, and managing the end-to-end delivery of audits, targeted reviews, and deep dives. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, including the Head of IT and the Chief Information Security Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Methodology & Strategic Planning: In conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit and Controls, design and implement an internal audit and controls methodology aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, and lead the development of the IT internal audit and controls team plan.
- Audit & Review Delivery: Manage the end-to-end delivery of IT audits, reviews, and targeted "deep dives" into entities and/or key business processes to time, cost, and quality (from planning through fieldwork to reporting), obtaining key stakeholder buy-in.
- Control Framework & Monitoring: Ensure the group operates a fit-for-purpose IT control framework by designing and delivering an ongoing quality review and controls monitoring programme.
- Business Advisory & Integration: Act as a trusted business partner and advisor on IT risk and controls.
- Reporting & Issue Remediation: Draft high-quality reports that clearly articulate issues, business impact, and SMART action plans. Oversee and track the completion and remediation status of control issues and audit findings identified through both internal and external audits.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in the company's control environment through technology, data analytics, and risk awareness, fostering a business culture that seeks ongoing enhancement in risk management and control effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Culture: Build and maintain an effective stakeholder network across the organisation, contributing to a collaborative, professional work environment that encourages learning, innovation, and career development.
- Best Practice & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT audit best practice and regulatory requirements.
About You
The essentials:
- IT Audit (CISA) or IT Security (CISM, CISSP) qualifications with 8+ years of experience.
- Pragmatic attitude and can adapt quickly to a changing environment.
- Previous professional experience of working in complex, international organisations is highly desirable.
- Technical expertise and knowledge of professional internal audit practices, governance, risk management and internal controls, with a strong track record of relevant audit experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrable ability to summarise and explain technical issues and solutions for a non-technical audience.
- Has an advanced understanding of IT general controls (e.g. security, change management, disaster recovery, backup, data centre, infrastructure, etc.), including proper design and implementation.
- Possesses strong core IT audit skills and understands up-to-date IT auditing methodologies and concepts.
- Ability to build up an understanding of the Group’s IT at pace as a basis for supporting an effective IT risk management process.
- Familiarity with AI tools and frameworks to govern their usage would be desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can flex style and approach to a variety of different people and situations
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About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.
This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.