IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Internal Audit is the team that provides independent assurance. We evaluate whether risk management, governance, and internal control processes are effective, efficient, and aligned with regulatory and strategic objectives. As a member of the Internal Audit department, we expect you to share our passion about adding value to our people, customers, communities and stakeholders.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Internal Audit is looking for a Senior IT Auditor based out of Milton Keynes.

As a Senior IT Auditor, you will play a key role in protecting the integrity and resilience of Santander's technology and information security landscape. Your mission is to deliver independent, high-quality assurance on the effectiveness of IT and cyber risk management, governance, and control processes across the Bank.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the delivery of IT, payments, and cyber audits by leading defined sections under the direction of an Audit Lead, applying curiosity, analytical thinking, and professional scepticism to understand key risks, identify root causes, challenge constructively, and support the development of practical recommendations that drive meaningful improvement..

• Use digital tools, artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to drive assurance outcomes quality, efficiency, and insight - enabling a smarter, data-driven approach to auditing.

• Building trusted relationships through clear communication, collaboration, and empathy - both across the business and within Internal Audit teams, ensuring insight is understood, shared, and acted upon.

• Demonstrating strong personal standards of quality, collaboration, and accountability, fostering an inclusive and supportive audit culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is shared, and audit approaches are adapted with flexibility and agility to meet evolving business models and emerging technologies.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• IT, cyber-security, or payment risks and controls expertise, including the ability to assess the effectiveness of these controls to ensure risks are suitably identified, assessed and managed. Experience in an internal audit role is advantageous. (Required)

• Alternatively, experience in a relevant technical role within IT, cyber-security or payments, which has given you a strong understanding of  systems, processes and industry-specific challenges. (Required)

• Analytical thinking, professional scepticism, and a risk-sensing mindset - enabling you to assess risks, identify root causes, anticipate emerging trends, and shape forward-looking assurance and advice. (Required)

• Experience applying data-driven, technology-enabled, and agile ways of working in audit or risk roles. (Preferred)

• Knowledge of the financial services industry across Retail and Corporate & Commercial businesses. (Preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related discipline. (Preferred)

Hard Skills

• Solid understanding of IT and/or Cyber risks, controls, and audit methodologies. (Required)

• Familiarity with emerging technologies (DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation) and skilled in using analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel) for audit testing and assessments. (Preferred)

• Knowledge of payment schemes (CHAPS, BACS, Pay.UK, Faster Payments) and awareness of regulatory and data privacy requirements (GDPR, DORA, SOX). (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Analytical and curious mindset, with the ability to identify root causes, assess IT and cyber risks, and maintain attention to detail while thinking strategically. (Required)

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly, build shared understanding, and engage constructively with a range of stakeholders.. (Required)

• Professional scepticism and independent judgement, ensuring audit conclusions are objective, balanced, and evidence-based. (Required)

• Resilience and adaptability, with a commitment to continuous learning in audit, technology, and cyber disciplines, and to supporting colleagues through change. (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.

• £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits.

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 26 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: medical insurance, dental insurance, and health assessments

• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.

• Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.

• Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans. 

• As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

• Wellbeing that goes beyond work - we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.

• Support for every life stage - from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.

• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.

• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what's possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we're proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We're committed to creating a recruitment experience that's accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive - at work and at home - while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s). 

Right to work in the UK

• Every individual must have the right to work in the UK to commence employment with Santander either by way of nationality, visa or work permit. If you do require a working visa / permit this will not influence our decision on whether to progress your application. However, if you do not have a right to work, or an application for a working visa / permit is unsuccessful, Santander will not proceed with your application and will withdraw any conditional offer previously made.

We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through email. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk.