IT Internal Governance & Controls Manager

A&o Shearman
Portadown, UK
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Cyber Security Data Governance IT Management Microsoft PowerPoint Power BI IT General Controls (ITGC)

Job description

  • The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall governance framework and processes for the IT function, ensuring it remains fit-for purpose and aligned to business prorities.
  • Develop and maintain internal IT standards and control policies, procedures and processes. Implement solutions that are pragmatic and scalable that balance compliance with operational efficiency
  • Support the management of control points and non-conformances, ensuring clear ownership and timely remediation.
  • Develop and own management reports on IT standards, controls compliance and non-technical risks.
  • Deliver activities to standardise IT policies, processes and procedures in alignment with best practices.
  • Provide advice on IT standards and controls to technical teams when required.
  • Work as part of the IT Business Operations team to collectively manage the cross-functional integration of the IT department.
  • Work with IT colleagues, Information Security, Data Governance and others to continually improve standards and controls across IT. Build strong relationships with stakeholders by translating technical or control concepts into clear business language in order to influence behaviours and drive adoption.
  • Support the interface to Risk and Legal for all matters related to internal audit and risk management.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for continuous improvement in IT governance and controls processes and effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Experience in IT governance, risk, controls or operational management, preferably within the legal, consulting or other professional services sectors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of governance and IT controls frameworks as well as their operational implementation.
  • A proven ability to translate frameworks into practical implementation is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience developing reports, dashboards and management information using Power BI or comparable tools would be advantageous.Experienced with working successfully with a complex and large set of stakeholders
  • Process design skills are desirable
  • Audit and assurance skills are desirable.
  • Awareness of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations.
  • At least 5 years background in IT industry, with experience managing governance and controls.

Personal:

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset with an ability to simplify complex issues and deliver details.
  • Collaborative approach underpinned by strong ownership and independent accountabilityGood organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail
  • Good business acumen and understanding of how the firm is positioned in the global market.
  • Good technical acumen with strong verbal reasoning skills.

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