Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior IT Auditor to join a high-performing Internal Audit team at a global investment firm. This role exists to strengthen the firm’s oversight of technology-related risks by leading the planning and execution of multi-year IT audit programs. With increasing reliance on cloud infrastructure, SaaS platforms, and evolving regulatory frameworks, this individual will play a strategic role in identifying emerging risks, influencing internal controls, and supporting organizational resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a multi-year audit plan addressing internal IT risks and external regulatory shifts.
• Conduct in-depth audits of IT systems, cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and SaaS platforms.
• Review and assess cybersecurity controls and information security operations.
• Evaluate IT governance, change management, and data protection protocols.
• Provide clear, senior-level reporting on risk findings and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure strong internal controls.
• Offer forward-looking insights and recommendations to enhance audit practices and operational resilience.
• Act as the senior member of a five-person audit team, overseeing delivery without direct reports.
• Mentor and guide less-experienced IT audit staff.
• Drive innovation in audit methodologies, including data analytics and automation.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit or assurance experience, ideally in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience auditing SaaS environments and cloud configurations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute long-term audit plans.
• CISA preferred; CISSP, CRISC, or other relevant certifications also considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements affecting technology in a financial context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with senior stakeholders.
• Preference given to candidates with experience at reputable firms or large enterprises.

Remuneration:

• $100,000 to $130,000 per year base salary, plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain