Location: AIB Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 with Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office currently) *Note 2:days in the office is the current requirement but is subject to change at the Banks discretion. : Do you want to support the Bank in ensuring its IT and Data platforms are robust? : Can you bring a natural curiosity and have an ability to challenge? : Are you interested in being part of a diverse audit function that considers the enterprise wide risks and controls? What is the Role: Here in Group Internal Audit (GIA) our mission is to enhance and protect organisational value for AIB Group (the Group) by providing risk:based and objective assurance, advice and insight. GIAs primary responsibility is to the Groups Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee (BAC). We assist 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. This opportunity is to lead our IT and Data Audit Team comprising of c.18 IT and Data professionals with a broad range of experience and skillsets and which sits within the wider GIA team of c120. people. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join the team with knowledge of Technology (Infrastructure/Applications), Data and Cyber and/or Risk Management, and/or Audit to join us. The Head of Audit for IT and Data plays a key role in the department and is seen as a leader within the function and the role offers opportunities to continue to develop your career as part of Irelands leading financial institution. Key accountabilities; : Deliver comprehensive, independent risk assessment across several business areas, spanning three geographies and regulatory environments; : Lead our IT audit specialist team to execute audits from beginning to end (including audit scope, test strategy, execution of testing, summary of issues and final report) : Form an independent opinion on the governance, risk and control environment and management awareness of IT risk; : Contribute to the creation, planning and supervision of the delivery of the Group's risk based audit plan; : Drive timely delivery of the team's work, within agreed budget, in accordance with methodology and agreed quality standards; : Review the work of the audit team, including managers and provide ongoing coaching to staff in relation to their performance; : Deliver and communicate audit results to senior management : Promptly deliver commercial, accessible and relevant reports which clearly highlight where action is required. : Use influencing and communication skills to confirm that issues raised are promptly resolved : Maintain highly effective and influential relationships at senior management : Monitor continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through the adherence to documented procedures and standards (best practices) ensuring consistency of working practice and quality of audit team : Attract, develop and retain a high performing and technically skilled team What you Will Bring ; : Experienced people leader with responsibility for leading and motivating a highly effective team(s). Actively develop and maintain positive working relationships with senior business leaders and strategic audit partners. : Third level qualification and/or Masters in related degree/subject preferably IT, audit or risk (ideally CRISC, CISA, CISM). : Have a proven experience of IT Risk Management or IT Audit in a Regulated Financial Services environment and associated risks, clear understanding and knowledge of control and risk management methodologies. : Knowledge and experience of risk management methodologies and frameworks and the Regulatory environment in which