IT Risk and Compliance Manager at WPP, London, 3 Months, £Contract Rate

Why we're hiring:

The IT Risk and Compliance team ensures that all brands are adhering to internal policies and procedures so that the organisation meets regulatory auditing requirements. Where there is divergence from policies, as highlighted in audits, this role will be responsible for coordinating the activity required for remediation. The responsibilities of the position include supporting the appropriate business leads to ensure that all regulatory & standard IT controls are operating effectively. The role will provide a continuous operational status report of all IT controls and report findings to the Management.

What you'll be doing:

• Be a key liaison with the markets to assist in timely completion of audits (internal, external or client), providing support and guidance as required
• Provide up to date reporting of audit status to Risk and Compliance Lead
• Play a key role in monitoring audit deficiencies - from challenging the validity of deficiencies in audit close meetings, to supporting markets in developing remediation plans
• Review remediation documentation to ensure plan has been implemented correctly
• Identify appropriate mitigating controls for audit deficiencies, considering both controls on the IT and financial framework which adequately addresses the risk identified
• Perform detailed walkthroughs of automated controls, to review system configuration and ensure risk associated to the control has been addressed
• Support the Risk & Compliance Lead in developing technology risk awareness and education activities to ensure controls knowledge uplift across the Archetype
• Be a point of contact for technology risk and compliance questions, advice, and support
• Establish a risk community across the range of businesses to pro-actively manage existing risk, and implement approaches to minimise future risk

What you'll need:

• 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
• Has the confidence to lead discussions with senior market stakeholders and external auditors
• Ability to work independently and proactively work on solutions to self-identified problems
• 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 deliver high quality and practical guidance to ensure IT and business initiatives are delivered in line with security and technology control requirements
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time appropriately and wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be a committed, team player and will have proven ability to deliver to demanding deadlines.
• Strong interest in the continued development of the IT Risk and Compliance function.

PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTRACT IS INSIDE IR35 AND ALSO REQUIRES UK RIGHT TO WORK