Global IT Controls & Risk Assurance Lead

Experian; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Share schemes

Job summary

Experian in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced risk and controls professional to lead IT audit and controls testing across global operations. You will provide independent oversight of critical IT risks and partner with senior leaders to challenge controls and improve risk management.

You will manage testing leads and analysts, champion data analytics, and ensure robust assurance in a hybrid working environment with a focus on business integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT audit, controls assurance, or internal audit (Big 4 desirable)
• Technical expertise in controls testing, including access management and IT controls
• Experience engaging and building credibility with senior leaders
• Critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and risks

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of risk-based control testing across global operational risk areas
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand risks, challenge controls, and lead improvements
• Manage a team of testing leads and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Review outputs, apply to findings, and present compelling insights to leadership forums
• Champion the use of data analytics and continuous assurance to enhance testing effectiveness

Skills

IT audit

controls assurance

internal audit

data analysis

stakeholder engagement

Tools

Access management

IT controls

Data analytics tools

Job description

Experian in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced risk and controls professional to lead IT audit and controls testing across global operations. You will provide independent oversight of critical IT risks and partner with senior leaders to challenge controls and improve risk management.

You will manage testing leads and analysts, champion data analytics, and ensure robust assurance in a hybrid working environment with a focus on business integrity and regulatory compliance.