Audit Manager, Technology & Cyber

Location/Office Policy:  Dublin City Centre/ Galway/ Waterford/ Cork.

Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite

• Do you want to be a part of a forward-thinking team that strive for strong and effective internal controls?
• Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organise and manage priorities as needed?
• Are you stakeholder focussed with an interest in identifying areas of Technology and cyber risk to the business?

What is the Role:

The Group Internal Audit Function is an independent, third line of defence function with primary responsibility to the Group's Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee. GIA assists 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.

The role is positioned within the GIA IT team where we undertake reasonable and independent assurance on the management of IT Risk and its associated control environment, across the First and Second Lines of Defence. GIA are seeking an ambitious and experienced professional with a strong IT technical background to assist in the preparation and delivery of the risk-based audit plan. Leading IT audits from beginning to end, the role includes definition of audit scope, test strategy, execution of testing and reporting, providing independent assurance over the Bank’s operations and effectiveness of internal controls. Additionally, the role will focus on assessing the implementation of agreed actions with the business areas and stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Experience in 1LOD, 2LOD or 3LOD technology and cyber risk.

• Using knowledge of Technology Risk, undertakes risk-based technology and cyber audit work across several business areas, spanning three geographies and regulatory environments.
• Contributes to the creation, planning and supervision of the delivery of the Group’s risk-based audit plan.
• Be prepared to review and challenge actions to further strengthen internal technology and cyber policies and procedures.
• Reviews the work of others, completes performance reviews and provides ongoing coaching to staff in relation to their performance.
• Undertakes risk-based technology and cyber audit work that effectively challenges management. Delivers and communicate audit results to Senior management.
• Maintains highly effective and influential relationships across the organisation.

Minimum Criteria

1. Proven experience in 1LOD, 2LOD or 3LOD areas relating to technology and cyber risk.
2. Ability to interpret and understand IT processes to assess compliance with key regulations including, but not limited to, DORA and PSD2. Knowledge of operational resilience and third party management with an IT lens is beneficial.
3. A strong understanding of industry best practice frameworks (NIST, ISO, COBIT, ITIL)
4. Have a minimum of 5 years in a financial service and/or audit environment and a third level qualification and/or Masters in related degree/subject preferably audit, risk, or compliance. 

5. Knowledge and experience of various risk management methodologies and frameworks, in particular cyber, operational resilience and data.
6. Actively develops and maintain positive working relationships with business managers and strategic audit partners.
7. Are an experienced people leader with responsibility for leading and motivating highly effective teams. And
8. Preferable to be CISA certified.

A Reminder of What We Offer:

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

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Key Capabilities

• Drives progress
• Ensures Accountability
• Collaborates
• Auditing
• Depth of Technical Knowledge

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, Nicole, 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 Close Date: 4th May 2026