Risk and Compliance Team Lead

Accenture in the Philippines; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performanceBonD

Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance

13th Month Pay

Flexible Working Arrangements

Company-sponsored training andCertific

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Expanded maternity and paternity benif

Inclusive and supportive work enviro n

Job summary

Accenture in the Philippines seeks an experienced Risk & Compliance Team Lead to guide a team of analysts in IT risk, controls testing, and audits. You will strengthen security and compliance postures while collaborating with global teams on complex technology risk programs.

The role blends people leadership with hands-on risk management, requiring deep knowledge of ITGC, cloud controls, IAM, and SOX IT controls. Occasional travel and hybrid work are supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IT Audit, Technology Risk, IT Compliance, IT Controls, Cybersecurity Governance, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Risk & Compliance professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance
• Manage the team's delivery of audit, risk assessment, controls testing, and compliance activities
• Review and evaluate IT General Controls (ITGC), security controls, access management, cloud controls, and operational processes
• Partner with stakeholders across technology, security, infrastructure, and application teams to address identified risks
• Support internal audits, external assessments, compliance reviews, and certification initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and promote risk-aware decision-making across teams
• Monitor team performance, workload, and project deliverables to ensure quality outcomes
• Build strong relationships with local and global stakeholders

Skills

IT General Controls (ITGC)

Technology Risk & Controls

SOX IT Controls

Access Management

Privileged Access Management

Segregation of Duties

Security Controls Reviews

Application Controls

Change Management Controls

IT Compliance & Governance

Vulnerability & Patch Management

Cloud Security & Cloud Controls

Identity and Access Management

Control Testing & Risk Assessments

Infrastructure and Application Audits

Job description

Lead High-Impact Risk & Compliance Initiatives. Grow People. Drive Results.

Are you an experienced IT Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Cybersecurity professional ready to step into a leadership role?

Join Accenture's Cybersecurity team as a Risk & Compliance Team Lead, where you'll lead a team of Risk & Compliance Analysts responsible for assessing technology risks, evaluating controls, supporting audits, and helping organizations strengthen their security and compliance posture.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy both people leadership and hands-on risk management, while working with global teams and leading complex technology risk and compliance programs.

What You’ll Do

As a Risk & Compliance Team Lead, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of Risk & Compliance professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance
• Manage the team's delivery of audit, risk assessment, controls testing, and compliance activities
• Review and evaluate IT General Controls (ITGC), security controls, access management, cloud controls, and operational processes
• Partner with stakeholders across technology, security, infrastructure, and application teams to address identified risks
• Support internal audits, external assessments, compliance reviews, and certification initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and promote risk-aware decision-making across teams
• Monitor team performance, workload, and project deliverables to ensure quality outcomes
• Build strong relationships with local and global stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, IT Compliance, IT Controls, Cybersecurity Governance, or related areas
• At least 2 years of Team Lead, Supervisory, or People Management experience
• Experience leading audit, controls testing, risk assessment, or compliance activities
• Experience working with application development, infrastructure, cloud, managed services, or cybersecurity environments

Key Skills

• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Technology Risk & Controls
• SOX IT Controls
• Access Management & Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Security Controls Reviews
• Application Controls
• Change Management Controls
• IT Compliance & Governance
• Vulnerability & Patch Management
• Cloud Security & Cloud Controls
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Control Testing & Risk Assessments
• Infrastructure and Application Audits

Ideal Backgrounds

• IT Audit Team Lead
• Technology Risk Lead
• IT Risk & Controls Lead
• IT Compliance Lead
• GRC Team Lead
• ITGC Lead Auditor
• Cyber Risk Lead
• Security Compliance Lead
• Technology Controls Lead

Preferred Certifications

• CISA
• CRISC
• CIA
• CISSP
• CISM
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• COBIT
• ITIL
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Certifications
• SOC 1 / SOC 2
• PCI-DSSWhy Join Accenture?

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work setup
• Mid-shift schedule
• Occasional travel may be required
• Flexibility to collaborate with global teams

Why Join Accenture?

• Lead a team supporting global risk and compliance programs
• Work with some of the world's leading organizations
• Grow your people leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Gain exposure to cybersecurity, cloud governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives
• Access continuous learning, certifications, and career advancement opportunities

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance
• 13th Month Pay
• Flexible Working Arrangements*
• Company-sponsored training and certifications
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Expanded maternity and paternity benefits*
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Terms and conditions apply.

Ready to Build a Career in Technology Risk & Cybersecurity? Join Accenture and help organizations manage risk, strengthen controls, and build trusted digital foundations.