Technology Risk & Controls Manager, Media

The Cyber Risk and Compliance team ensures that WPP Media are adhering to internal policies and procedures so that WPP Media meets regulatory, client and external audit requirements. The role is pivotal to embed robust Data & Technology controls, driving compliance with our policies, and ensuring audit readiness for obligations such as SOX 404 IO. As a key member of the Media compliance team, you will deliver control assurance and actively coach project teams, while also playing a strategic role in shaping the group’s compliance and controls posture to be more consistent, standardised, and repeatable.

You will work closely with colleagues in Financial Risk and Control to ensure IT controls are fully aligned and integrated with financial controls. This role ensures project and delivery teams are equipped to demonstrate control performance clearly and consistently. The focus is on guiding teams to meet their obligations and targeting assurance activity where it adds the greatest value.

• →Be a key liaison with the markets to assist in timely completion of audits (internal, external or client), providing support and guidance as required
• →Communicate effectively with Control Owners, Operators, Business platform Directors and other senior stakeholders.
• →Ensure all stakeholders are informed about progress, risks, and issues.
• →Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Risk and Controls Matrix for application control environment
• →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
• →Provide up to date reporting of audit readiness to the Director of CRC Media

• 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.
• 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.

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