Controls Testing Lead

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Our client is a global leader in data and analytics, delivering innovative solutions that help organizations make smarter decisions, manage risk, and drive growth. With a well-established technology center in Sofia, the company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, focused on continuous learning, cutting-edge projects, and real-world impact. On their behalf, we are looking for a Controls Testing Lead to join their team in Sofia.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Controls Testing Manager in the identification and prioritisation of testing activities as part of the assurance planning process.
• Plans and executes control tests including coordinating the review process with key stakeholders, managing the activities of control testing analysts (local and overseas), reviewing the quality of work performed and ensuring alignment with the assurance testing methodology.
• Prepares draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and advises the business on appropriate solutions and remediation activities engaging other 2LOD and subject matter experts in agreeing actions plans.
• Presents results to senior management to get buy in and agreement to action.
• Coordinates activities throughout the review lifecycle with senior stakeholders
• Collaborates with Data Analytics team to identify opportunities for converting manual testing into analytics based testing and continuous assurance activity. Collaborates directly with the analytics team to adjust and improve models and follows up on results of continuous monitoring and analytics.
• Supports 1LOD with issues remediation and validation of evidence before issue closure.

• Provide design and implementation teams on any learnings identified as part of control testing.es feedback to the design and implementation teams on any learnings identified as part of control testing.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level
• 4+ years experience in information security controls assurance or IT audit (Big 4 and/or internal audit experience desirable)
• An understanding of IT systems and operation
• Experienced performing controls testing
• Experience of data analytics or continuous monitoring
• Experience in working in a multinational environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient working in a fast-paced in a global functional team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including excellent written and spoken English
• Broad knowledge of compliance regulation, controls, and an in-depth understanding of risks, assessment methodologies and assurance activities.
• Skilled at stakeholder management with the ability to work closely with multiple internal stakeholders at varying levels within the organization.
• Experience of working in a global environment
• 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.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to governance and change.
• A problem solver who proposes innovative solutions.
• An approach that champions collaboration and consultation.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• 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

The company offers:

• Career development through structured learning programs and unlimited access to online training resources;
• Friendly and supportive work environment with strong team spirit;
• Competitive benefits package including health and life insurance, food vouchers, monthly flex allowance, internet bill coverage, Multisport card, discounts, and special occasion bonuses;
• Work-life balance: 25 paid vacation days, an extra day off on your birthday, and 3 additional days for social responsibility activities;
• Flexible working hours and home office options.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, don't hesitate to apply!

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