Director - IT Audit

Prudential plc is hiring a Director - IT Audit. Level rates it ; you can apply on Prudential plc.

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Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Own Group-wide IT audit strategy, governance, culture, and long-term assurance capability.

Audit Coverage Scope:

Technology platforms and infrastructure; Cyber Security; Data Governance; Data Privacy; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Third Party & Outsourcing Risk; Operational Resilience; Business and Technology Transformation Programmes.

What this role will do:

Own and set Group IT and technology assurance strategy
Advise Boards and Executive Committees on technology-driven risk
Define and sustain GwIA long-term vision, culture, and capability
Engage regulators and external stakeholders on technology risk matters
Ensure the audit function remains forward-looking, credible, and relevant

What we are looking for:

Visionary, values-driven leadership
Ability to challenge at the highest organisational levels
Thought leadership across technology, risk, and governance
Strong commitment to building a bold, modern audit function

Credentials & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA or equivalent (progressively expected by seniority)
Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks
Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, particularly in emerging technology risk areas

Why Prudential

Purpose-led organisation focused on protecting lives and futures
Exposure to complex, Group-wide transformation and emerging risk topics
Strong investment in people development, inclusion, and leadership pipelines
Opportunity to shape the future of internal audit and assurance at scale

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

How we rate this

Director - IT Audit at Prudential plc rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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