Technology Controls Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Controls Assurance Manager to enhance their Technology Risk and Control framework. This hybrid role involves overseeing control activities, providing expert guidance, and supporting stakeholders in risk management. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll engage in assurance activities and drive best practices. The position offers a blend of professional growth opportunities and a supportive environment, making it an exciting chance for those passionate about technology and risk management.

Benefits

Retirement benefits with pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Performance-related bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts through Colleague Clubcard

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Ongoing learning and training opportunities

Participation in share schemes

Qualifications

• Advanced communication skills to challenge and enable key stakeholders.
• Risk management skills including identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks.
• Experience in assurance activities, including control testing.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate control oversight activities and annual control testing.
• Provide consultancy on Control Design and Operating practices.
• Support stakeholders in making risk-based decisions.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Risk management skills

Intermediate to advanced analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of policies and procedures

Experience in assurance activities

Knowledge of cyber risks

Education

Relevant ISACA qualifications (CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP)

Job description

Technology Controls Assurance Manager, Edinburgh

Location – Edinburgh, Permanent

Office Attendance - Our roles are hybrid; however, you should be able to travel to our Edinburgh office 2 days per week for this position.

Closing Date – Applications close 1st July at 5pm

Job Description

Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

We’re looking for a Technology Controls Assurance Manager to join our Technology Business Services Controls team at Tesco Bank.

Our team is transforming and maturing the Technology Risk and Control framework within Tesco Bank. The purpose of Technology Controls is to provide Controls and Risk Management leadership, enabling colleagues to make the right decision.

You’ll provide oversight of the Technology Controls Library, supporting our key stakeholders by providing expert guidance based on analytical outcomes and insights surrounding the operation of the control environment, ultimately supporting the evolution and maturity of the risk and control profile.

What you’ll be doing

1. Own, coordinate, and operate a variety of control oversight activities including the delivery of scheme attestations and annual control testing schedule.
2. Research, transform, and improve on existing practices.
3. Coordinate and drive responses to attestation and Due Diligence requirements.
4. Provide consultancy and expertise on Control Design and Operating practices.
5. Inform and support key stakeholders to make risk-based decisions.
6. Actively participate in prescribed Learning and Development plans to maintain and grow expertise.

We need you to have

• Advanced communication skills to challenge and enable Key Stakeholders in risk management.
• Ability to work independently to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to meet business objectives.
• Understanding of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies.
• Capability to explore problems deeply, assess implications, and help clients articulate solutions.
• Risk management skills including identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks.
• Intermediate to advanced analytical skills to evaluate solutions and create recommendations.
• Experience in assurance activities, including control testing and access management controls.
• Knowledge of cyber risks and issues, leveraging frameworks like NIST.
• Experience in policy, standards, and process reviews and adherence.

Preferred

• Relevant ISACA qualifications (CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP) or willingness to pursue.

What’s in it for you

• Retirement benefits with our pension scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance and virtual GP Service.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance with optional purchase.
• Discounts through our Colleague Clubcard.
• Family-oriented benefits including enhanced maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave.
• Ongoing learning and training opportunities.
• Participation in share schemes.

Everyone’s welcome

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equality.

Additional Information

This role will support our banking business and transfer to Barclays UK towards the end of 2024, subject to regulatory approval. The transfer date may change.