Head Of Technology Controls Assurance

Wnt Signaling

Chennai, India
On-site
Second line assurance leadership
Technology application controls
Control testing and evidence evaluation
This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for second line assurance across WPP’s technology applications, ensuring operational controls are designed and operating effectively, supported by complete and accurate evidence

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for second line assurance across WPP’s technology applications, ensuring operational controls are designed and operating effectively, supported by complete and accurate evidence.
  • You will lead and develop a team of Senior Analysts and Analysts who deliver structured assurance over a diverse application landscape, detecting noncompliance early, driving remediation, and strengthening first line ownership of controls.
  • WPP offers a culture of creativity, belonging, and continuous learning, with a hybrid working approach and opportunities to work on challenging and stimulating projects at scale.

Matching Summary

This role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for second line assurance across WPP’s technology applications, ensuring operational controls are designed and operating effectively, supported by complete and accurate evidence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • second line assurance leadership
  • technology application controls
  • control testing and evidence evaluation
  • risk based assurance prioritization
  • team leadership and development
  • assurance reporting to leadership

Nice-to-have

  • judgement led assurance
  • collaboration with global technology teams
  • high-performance culture promotion
  • early risk detection and remediation
  • strong communication skills
  • inclusivity and creativity culture

Key Requirements

  • experience in audit coordination or IT audit
  • understanding of SOX IT controls
  • certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ITIL
  • ability to lead multilevel assurance teams
  • strong judgement and scepticism
  • excellent communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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