Head Of Audit IT, Data & Cyber

Head of Audit IT, Data & Cyber, Dublin

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Date: 23 Apr 2025

Location: Dublin, IE, IE

Company: Allied Irish Bank

Location: AIB Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 with Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office currently)

*Note 2-days in the office is the current requirement but is subject to change at the Banks discretion.

• Do you want to support the Bank in ensuring its IT and Data platforms are robust?
• Can you bring a natural curiosity and have an ability to challenge?
• Are you interested in being part of a diverse audit function that considers the enterprise wide risks and controls?

What is the Role:

Here in Group Internal Audit (GIA) our mission is to enhance and protect organisational value for AIB Group (the Group) by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight. GIA's primary responsibility is to the Group's Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee (BAC). We assist the Board of Directors in carrying out its corporate governance responsibilities by providing an independent view on the key risks facing the Group, and on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of governance, risk management and internal control in managing these risks.

This opportunity is to lead our IT & Data Audit Team comprising of c.18 IT and Data professionals with a broad range of experience and skillsets and which sits within the wider GIA team of c120. people. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join the team with knowledge of Technology (Infrastructure/Applications), Data & Cyber and/or Risk Management, and/or Audit to join us.

The Head of Audit for IT & Data plays a key role in the department and is seen as a leader within the function and the role offers opportunities to continue to develop your career as part of Irelands leading financial institution.

Key accountabilities;

• Deliver comprehensive, independent risk assessment across several business areas, spanning three geographies and regulatory environments;
• Lead our IT audit specialist team to execute audits from beginning to end (including audit scope, test strategy, execution of testing, summary of issues and final report)
• Form an independent opinion on the governance, risk and control environment and management awareness of IT risk;
• Contribute to the creation, planning and supervision of the delivery of the Group’s risk based audit plan;
• Drive timely delivery of the team’s work, within agreed budget, in accordance with methodology and agreed quality standards;
• Review the work of the audit team, including managers and provide ongoing coaching to staff in relation to their performance;
• Deliver and communicate audit results to senior management
• Promptly deliver commercial, accessible and relevant reports which clearly highlight where action is required.
• Use influencing and communication skills to confirm that issues raised are promptly resolved
• Maintain highly effective and influential relationships at senior management
• Monitor continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through the adherence to documented procedures and standards (best practices) ensuring consistency of working practice and quality of audit team
• Attract, develop and retain a high performing and technically skilled team

What you Will Bring ;

• Experienced people leader with responsibility for leading and motivating a highly effective team(s). Actively develop and maintain positive working relationships with senior business leaders and strategic audit partners.
• Third level qualification and/or Masters in related degree/subject preferably IT, audit or risk (ideally CRISC, CISA, CISM).
• Have a proven experience of IT Risk Management or IT Audit in a Regulated Financial Services environment and associated risks, clear understanding and knowledge of control and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience of risk management methodologies and frameworks and the Regulatory environment in which financial services / banking operates.
• Willingness to travel up to c.5 days a year internationally (including New York) as required to conduct audits.

Why Work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

• Ensures Accountability
• Develops and Empowers
• Enterprise Leadership
• Risk Analysis
• Business Partnership & Consulting
• Auditing

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role Noelle Ryan, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Application deadline : Tuesday 13th May 2025 (just before midnight)

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