Director - IT Audit

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.