Senior IT Audit Manager

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Company Description

We're the world's leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

Sportradar is the leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services. Since 2001, we have occupied a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries; providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business.

The IT Senior Audit Manager will join a newly established team, reporting to the Director of Internal audit, you will be primarily responsible for leading a portfolio of Technology related audits or special projects assigned via the internal audit plan and ensure they are executed in a timely manner to the desired standard.

You will work alongside the business to help it transform its operating Technology environment. This is an exciting time to join a dynamic, fast paced, and ambitious company where you will have plenty of opportunity to make your mark. You will lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of audits based on identified risks including ITGCs and automated controls. You will develop the Technology audit strategy in collaboration with the co-source team and the external auditor and be responsible for evaluating existing processes, advising on new processes and making recommendations to improve the effectiveness of our internal controls. You will work with various business, technology, finance, and legal partners as you plan, execute, and report on the results of each internal audit. In this capacity, you will gain valuable exposure to many organizations, processes, and systems within our global business.

The Challenge

• Work closely together with the Director of Internal Audit developing the Technology audit strategy and managing Technology projects, including developing audit procedures.
• Leading and hands-on delivery of Technology audit engagements within the Technology audit plan, including Sox ITGCs management's assessment.
• Conduct Technology process reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of Technology internal controls and operation
• Identify potential Technology risks and related issues by applying knowledge of Information Technology industry trends and present Technology environment
• Produce and review Technology audit reports and work papers, ensuring effective documentation of results of reviews on assigned activities that have been made, as well as the recommended action that management should take, for easy follow up
• Provide professional and added value recommendations to the audited areas
• Identifying areas we can make use of data analytics as part of our audit process and controls.
• Managing and coaching team members.
• Monitor follow-up of actions and liaise with assignee for completion
• Participate on special assignments (as required)
• Due to global nature of the role; you will be required to travel around 20-30%
• The position is flexible home-working or hybrid arrangement depending on the location

Qualifications and requirements:

• Experience in Technology or Operations internal auditing, Sox ITGC, risk management, Technology compliance, Technology project management, information security, software development or technology (either in implementation, operation or assessment role)
• Professional certification (IIA, CISA, CISM or equivalent)
• Strong relevant experience in IT auditing, information technology, security.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all employees irrespective of their status in the organization
• Ability to work in different projects simultaneously
• Ability to translate technology topics and into "business speak" to be understood by a wide range of both technology and business stakeholders
• Results-oriented - ability to motivate, influence, and manage diverse teams
• Experience a fast-paced environment that is ever-changing
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Familiarity with COSO, COBIT, ISO and ITIL frameworks
• Analytical abilities with a high affinity for numbers and experience with data analytics or data science tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, Python, R) is highly desirable.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Sportradar is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to media companies, bookmakers, sports federations and state authorities.

We are a truly international business employing over 2,200 people in over 30 locations around the world. Our rapid growth has been driven by technological innovation alongside an understanding of our clients' business needs. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 1,000 companies in over 100 countries.

We occupy a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries. This creates an exciting and fast-moving working environment that rewards creative thinking and hard work. We are passionate about what we do, and we care passionately about our people.

If you think you're up to the challenge, come and help us to grow, innovate and develop!

Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status or personal preferences.

Make the team: Join us and shape your future as well as ours!

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Work from home 2 days per week

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Additional Information

Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences