Technology Risk & Controls Manager - 1 Year FTC

EducationPals.ai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Technology Risk & Controls Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. You will lead detailed IT control reviews, interact with global markets, and support SOX compliance in large-scale transformations.

Your background in IT audits, certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC, and strong stakeholder communication will help you identify risk, improve controls, and ensure a positive user experience across businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT governance and risk management.
• Certifications in IT risk/controls are advantageous.
• Experience with SOX controls and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed walkthroughs of automated controls and review system configurations.
• Build relationships across departments and global markets.
• Manage multiple projects and analyse data accurately.
• Contribute to data migration assurance and reconciliation processes.
• Support SOX compliance within large-scale transformations.
• Collaborate with auditors and explain risk implications to varied audiences.
• Maintain attention to quality and user experience across systems.
• Prioritise and manage time in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Auditing experience

IT risk awareness

Problem solving

Education

CISA

CIA

CRISC

Job description

Technology Risk & Controls Manager - 1 Year FTC London, England, United Kingdom

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What you'll be doing:

• Perform detailed walkthroughs of automated controls, to review system configuration and ensure risk associated to the control has been addressed
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and global markets
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to analyse data effectively, efficiently and accurately
• Prior exposure to data migration assurance and reconciliation processes
• Relevant experience and or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CRISC) are advantageous
• Understands the importance of strong IT controls and maintaining a positive user experience
• Prior experience in internal and external IT audits
• Robust understanding in SOX controls framework
• Experience working with external auditors on SOX compliance within large-scale transformation programmes
• Ability to work independently and proactively work on solutions to self-identified problems
• Attention to detail - Applying quality standards to all tasks undertaken and ensuring that nothing is overlooked
• Ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to explain the technology risk implications, and communicate in a language that is appropriate to the audience
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time appropriately and wisely in a fast-paced environment

Who you are:

• You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
• You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

• We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
• For more information, visit WPP.com.