Technology Controls Assurance Manager

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At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. About The Department Sitting within the Chief Operating Office (COO), the Technology Controls Assurance function is responsible for providing assurance over the technology and security control environment, as well as assisting the business in the development of new controls, improving controls efficiency through automation, and advising senior management on control effectiveness. About The Role Working for the Technology Controls Assurance Lead, you will be part of the team which continues to transform and mature our Technology controls framework. You will support the ongoing development of Aberdeen’s ICT Risk framework to ensure that technology risks and controls are understood, governed and accurately reported. Key Responsibilities
Co‑coordinate control oversight activities so we understand the effectiveness of technology controls against regulation and our internal policies and standards. Provide advice to drive improvements in our control design and operating practices. Support external reviews and requests from stakeholders such as clients and auditors. Drive the delivery of insightful and risk‑based reporting so that our technical risk and control environment may be understood by stakeholders, boards and regulators. Working collaboratively with our stakeholders, support the delivery of ICT risk framework initiatives to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
About The Candidate
Experience of working with information security controls and regulatory standards (i.e., COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001/2). Experience of delivering assurance activity (including control testing) of key controls. Demonstrated a balance of technical and non‑technical knowledge of technology, information & cyber security. Ability to implement robust risk management processes and insightful reporting to key stakeholders. Motivated individual with an ability to build productive and trusted relationships both internally and externally.
Benefits There are 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. EEO Statement Aberdeen is a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
City Of Edinburgh
Job Type:
FullTime

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