Controls Testing Manager - Corporate Risk

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Position Title: Controls Testing Manager - Corporate Risk
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Controls Testing Manager, the Controls Testing Manager will drive the testing methodology, including the risk assessment, planning and execution of assurance activity over critical key control across the Experian global business. This role will focus on assurance activity over business conduct and regulatory risks, with the potential to move into other operational risk domains.

The testing manager will be responsible for developing and executing control testing plans and for communicating, agreeing and monitoring gaps in controls in line with Experian risk management processes and in collaboration with other assurance functions across the first, second and third line of defense. They will manage a team of controls testing analysts to ensure efficient and effective use of testing resources across the planned tests collaborating with the analytics team to increase automation of testing wherever possible.

What you’ll be doing?
Drive the identification and prioritization of testing activities as part of the assurance planning process.
Manage the planning and execution of control tests including coordinating the testing process with key stakeholders, managing the activities of control testing analysts (local and overseas), reviewing the quality of work performed.
Prepares draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and agrees the findings and proposed actions with the business owners. Present findings to senior managers of the business and the relevant risk management forums
Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to identify opportunities to use high quality data analytics within testing teams during planning, fieldwork and reporting.
Ensure compliance of the testing team with the assurance methodology.
Develop and maintain the risk universe to support the identification and prioritization of testing and reporting of results and coverage.

What you’ll bring?
7+ years’ experience internal/external audit, operational risk/compliance testing, quality assurance/quality control.
Demonstrates high levels of personal integrity at all times.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Influencing skills and gravitas, so that senior management will buy-in to changes being proposed.
The ability to work independently and proactively.
An approach that champions collaboration and consultation.
Experience in scoping, executing and reporting access management control testing.
Proven ability to identify key risks in access management and influence improvements in the control environment.
Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
Experience of working in a truly global environment.
Big 4’ and/or internal audit experience would be considered an advantage.

Why Us?
No one makes sense of data like Experian. We are on a mission to deliver the full power of data, analytics and technology in ways that transform lives. As a team, we’re committed to working together. So, we work in an inclusive environment that welcomes people with lots of different perspectives. We put people first and care about work that works.

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What you will get:
Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
Social benefits package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance for you and a family member, monthly flex allowance including internet bill coverage, sick leave allowance, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many more!
Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in social responsibility events.
Opportunity for flexible working hours and home office.
Personal Development - career pathways for professional growth supported by learning and development programmes and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & books.
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