Senior IT Internal Auditor

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side‑by‑side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Senior IT Internal Auditor to our team.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world‑class talent.

Our merit‑based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

The Senior IT Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for the internal audits of the Maples Group in relation to compliance with information technology policies, procedures and controls including information/cyber security.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting IT audit engagements in accordance with best practices methodology and professional standards including planning, fieldwork and preparing the written internal IT audit reports, which will be subject to review and approval by the Audit Committees, that set out the critical control weaknesses, the important control weaknesses and the areas for improvement identified during onsite audits;
• Providing and communicating findings and recommendations for improvement in those areas where opportunities or deficiencies are identified;
• Proactively conducting follow ups with action plan owners to ensure audit recommendations are implemented on time in a manner that address the related risk;
• Contributing to the development of the written internal IT audit plans, which will be subject to review and approval by the Audit Committees, that set out the frequency of audits, which offices and business units are to be covered (including timeframe), summary of testing to be performed, control objectives and detailed procedures;
• Contributing to the annual review of the IT and Information Security audit universe, which will be subject to approval by the Audit Committees, and to the development and continuous improvement of audit methodologies, processes and services;
• Examining and assessing IT policies and procedures;
• Contributing to SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 readiness reviews and generally assisting with the SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 / 27701 audit engagements as they relate to IT controls;
• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of how risks are identified and managed;
• Identifying and reporting compliance breaches;
• Providing assurance that internal controls are effective and working as intended;
• Performing regular follow‑up audits on non‑compliant or high‑risk areas;
• liaising with clients for the purpose of analysing problems, workflows, responsibilities and procedures; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships throughout all phases of the audit
• Drafting, updating and implementation of internal audit methodologies and tools;
• Assisting business audit engagements through assessment of technology risks, IT controls, cybersecurity and data‑related risks impacting business processes; and
• Support for implementation of various Maples Group projects

In addition to…