Technology Risk & Controls Manager - 1 Year FTC

About the Position

Technology Risk & Controls Manager - 1 Year FTC

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Company Overview:

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging, and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

This role is a 1-year fixed-term contract. The Cyber Risk and Compliance team ensures that WPP Media adheres to internal policies and procedures so that WPP Media meets regulatory, client, and external audit requirements. As a key member of the Media compliance team, you will deliver control assurance, actively coach project teams, and play a strategic role in shaping the group’s compliance and controls posture to be more consistent, standardized, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 the 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 the risk associated with the control has been addressed.
• Provide up-to-date reporting of audit readiness to the Director of CRC Media.

Requirements

• Understands the importance of strong IT controls and maintaining a positive user experience.
• Prior experience in internal and external IT audits.
• Robust understanding of the SOX controls framework. Experience working with external auditors on SOX compliance within large-scale transformation programs.
• 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 organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to analyze 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.

We Offer

• Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence, and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

Hybrid work model: We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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