Senior IT Audit & Controls Leader - SOX Risk & Compliance

Costa Coffee; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coffee brand is seeking a Lead IT Audit & Controls Manager in St Albans. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation of the SOX IT General Controls framework and act as a subject matter expert influencing senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include risk management, ensuring compliance in IT audit, and cultural change across teams. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience working in a global organization. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing home and office flexibly.

Benefits

Share Investment Plan

Pension matching up to 10%

Financial Support Fund

50% discount in Costa stores

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Awareness of ISO27000, NIST, PCI-DSS standards.
• Experience with large-scale policy and guideline development.
• Engagement with third-party suppliers in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX IT General Controls framework development.
• Influence strategic decisions at senior management level.
• Ensure compliance and risk management in IT audit.

Skills

Information security awareness

Cyber security standards knowledge

Risk management experience

Communication with third parties

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP)

Tools

Security tools

Risk management frameworks (e.g., COBIT)

Job description

A global coffee brand is seeking a Lead IT Audit & Controls Manager in St Albans. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation of the SOX IT General Controls framework and act as a subject matter expert influencing senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include risk management, ensuring compliance in IT audit, and cultural change across teams. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience working in a global organization. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing home and office flexibly.