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.

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.