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

ACCA Careers; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior IT Assurance Manager and shape the future of compliance monitoring in FinTech. You'll lead innovative compliance programs, manage risk assessments, and provide strategic IT advisory support across the UK and EU. This role requires a strong background in compliance, audit, and risk management, along with excellent communication skills. Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values innovation and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services, information security, or cybersecurity.
• Experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and execute compliance testing programs.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and provide recommendations.
• Prepare reports on IT and security risk posture.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

NIST

ISO 2700X

Job description

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 enhance compliance assurance
8. Drive continuous improvement in our Assurance Program
9. Stay updated on 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 problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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