Senior IT Assurance Manager (UK and EU Insurance), Risk and Compliance Solutions

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior IT Assurance Manager, where you will shape compliance monitoring strategies across the UK and EU. This role offers the chance to architect innovative risk monitoring frameworks and lead a team of professionals in compliance testing. You will be at the forefront of transforming complex regulatory requirements into actionable solutions while driving continuous improvement in assurance programs. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for compliance and risk management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the FinTech landscape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services focusing on information security.
• Proven experience in compliance or audit testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and execute compliance testing programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and present reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

NIST

ISO 2700X

Job description

Senior IT Assurance Manager (UK and EU Insurance), Risk and Compliance Solutions

Job ID: 2951757 | Amazon Payments UK Limited

Shape the Future of FinTech Compliance at Amazon.

Are you ready to revolutionize how one of the world's most innovative companies approaches compliance monitoring? We're looking for an exceptional Senior IT Assurance Manager to join our UK and EU team, where you'll have the unique opportunity to influence compliance monitoring strategy across multiple regulated entities.

Your Impact

As our new Senior Assurance Manager, you'll be instrumental in:

1. Architecting and implementing second-line defence risk monitoring frameworks.
2. Pioneering data-driven approaches to compliance testing.
3. Transforming complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable solutions.
4. Providing strategic IT advisory support to regulated entities across the UK and EU.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of Assurance professionals to design and execute innovative compliance testing programs.
2. Manage deep-dive investigations into technology processes.
3. Conduct regular risk assessments and provide recommendations.
4. Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on IT and security risk posture and attack surface.
5. Develop and implement innovative IT risk monitoring solutions.
6. Partner with first and second line of defence stakeholders, including risk managers and security leads to effectively address ICT and security risks.
7. Leverage data analytics to revolutionize compliance assurance.
8. Drive continuous improvement in our Assurance Program.
9. Stay up to date with emerging threats, regulations and their impact on IT assurance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in compliance, audit or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience in developing and executing compliance or audit testing frameworks.
• 7+ years of progressive experience within financial services in information security, cybersecurity, operational resilience and/or privacy risk.
• Analytical mindset with a talent for problem-solving.
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• Highly valued payments systems experience.
• Second line risk management.
• EU/UK IT Risk experience including multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
• Experience with IT risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 2700X).

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