What is the opportunity?
As a high-performing Internal Audit team, GIA provides independent, challenging and risk-focused assurance, insight, and opinion to the Group, supporting the achievement of its strategic objectives. This key role will act as the lead expert in technology audit, overseeing assurance coverage and assessing change risk across Agile delivery within Bank of Ireland. It is a visible and impactful position, reporting to the Head of Audit for Technology, Data & Change and developing relationships with key partners across the organisation.
In This Role, You Will
Lead the delivery of technology related audit activity from scoping through to reporting
Provide support and expertise across GIA, guiding and developing peers
Evaluate internal controls and processes through planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements
Report on the status of audit engagements to the Heads of Audit
Manage stakeholder engagement with auditees, providing regular updates and agreement of audit issues and final report
Support the development of the annual assurance plan and opinion
Coach junior members of the team in audit methodology and use of Audit Board
Ensure audits are delivered in line with GIA methodology
What will make you stand out?
Extensive subject matter experience in technology audit
Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27000
Experience in internal audit within a financial services environment, with strong interpersonal skills and influence through a large complex organisation
Advanced reporting and critical thinking skills, able to convey complex information simply to executive and board audiences
Proficient in navigating governance processes and working cross‑functionally with a broad group of partners
Commercially savvy with strong knowledge of Bank of Ireland
Strong people‑manager skills and experience building high‑performing teams
Relevant experience in internal audit or risk in a regulated environment
Solid understanding of internal control concepts and analytical skills to evaluate adequacy of controls
Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
Track record of sound judgement, drive, agility and resilience
Strategic mindset with ability to communicate technical issues in a business context
Knowledge and experience in the following areas would also be advantageous:
Data Management (governance, data warehousing, BCBS 239, lineage)
Cybersecurity and data protection
IT
Cloud
Transaction processing and financial services payments requirements
Programme Risk / Change
Privacy
TPRM
More About The Team
GIA is the 3rd line of defence for Bank of Ireland Group, providing independent assurance of risk‑management and internal control frameworks. The team undertakes risk‑based assignments across Group businesses and functions, with findings communicated to senior management and monitored for remediation.
This hybrid role is based in Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4. Colleagues are expected to work a minimum of 8 days per month in‑person to support teamwork and collaboration.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave• Excellent pension contributions• 6 months paid maternity leave• Innovative fertility and surrogacy policy• Working‑parent supports
Flexible Working Matching Promise
We aim to match your current flexible working arrangement in this role, with all existing arrangements considered.
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We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions.
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