Technology Controls & Assurance Senior Manager
PwC Australia is hiring for the Technology Controls & Assurance Senior Manager role. This is a 12-month max term contract. Location: All AU locations – Hybrid/Full-time.
Overview
Our Tech Hub team is expanding and we're looking for a Senior Technology Risk and Compliance Manager to join our community of solvers. The Tech Hub enables our company's technology-driven goals by leading and supporting the adoption of new technology, protecting against risk, and delivering valuable data insights to transform our technology capabilities. Technology Governance & Risk Management involves establishing frameworks, policies and procedures to manage technology risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
As a Technology Controls & Assurance Senior Manager, you will support the Technology Controls & Assurance Director to document, assess and manage technology, security and data controls across the firm. You will build strong relationships across the business to successfully manage and execute control testing and reporting, ensuring control weaknesses, risks and issues are managed within the firm's risk appetite.
Responsibilities
1. Provide extensive experience in technology risk, controls and assurance, including control testing, identifying technology control gaps and delivering remediation strategies aligned to the firm's risk appetite and objectives
2. Demonstrate deep understanding of Audit/Assurance and risk assessment processes, with knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001/2
3. Manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes on time
4. Communicate effectively and deliver meaningful reports, engaging and influencing stakeholders towards positive outcomes
5. Drive continuous improvement
6. Collaborative and innovative, thriving in environments that reimagine possibilities for clients and stakeholders
7. Act with integrity and show care for colleagues, ensuring meaningful interactions and results
* Actively contribute to the development, documentation, approval, implementation and testing of the firm's Technology, Security and Data Controls
* Manage and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with the Control Assurance Framework
* Work with control owners to identify gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen the control environment
* Escalate and report risks, control weaknesses, incidents and issues that remain unmitigated or outside of risk appetite
* Lead the Quality Management for Service Excellence Assurance (QSME) from a technological risk and IT controls perspective, including:
o Identification of QSME systems and tools including the associated infrastructure
o Ongoing monitoring program to ensure compliance with identified IT controls for in-scope systems and tools
o Escalate / Resolve risk matters
o Support the regular independent global review and testing program
* Drive enhancements to the Technology controls & assurance frameworks and practices
* Provide IT governance, risk management, controls and assurance guidance
You'll also make an impression with these key personal attributes:
* Curiosity: A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, explore new ideas, and see past the status quo
* Collaboration: A natural collaborator, suited to work in a collaborative culture with a diverse and talented team that values collaboration, constructive challenging and mutual respect
* Challenge: Demonstrates the capability to question and challenge ideas, decisions, and processes in a constructive manner, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while maintaining respect and professionalism in all interactions
* Value Driven: Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical principles and organisational values, ensuring that all actions and decisions align with the company's mission and integrity standards
* Meticulous and Analytical
* Ability to manage multiple priorities
About PwC
At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profits. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.
That's where our people come in. Whether you're just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you'll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
Your Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients
* More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations
* Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships
* Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave
* World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career
* Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities
* Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.
PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
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