Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
A self-motivated and dedicated individual with a high level of interpersonal and communication skills. An efficient and well-organised team player within the IT arena. Has a proven ability to adapt to change and to learn any necessary new skills and techniques. Over 20 years’ experience within the financial services industry most notably in; Database Analysis, IT Network Services, IT & Operations Auditing, Supplier Governance and Risk & Compliance Management. • Flexible and adaptable to change • Ability to systematically analyze problems • Ability to work and lead international working groups • Good communication, motivation, negotiation and interpretation skills • Competent in dealing with senior and executive management • Meticulous with a keen eye for detail in areas of research, presentation and training • Ability to identify risks within the IT risk universe • Project Management, planning and scheduling skills • Commitment to excellence and dedication in the workplace
A senior member of the IT Governance function leading, directing and managing the IT Risk & Controls team in the provision of accurate risk, control and audit activities across all operations in the IT Division of NFU Mutual. Responsible for driving and embedding effective change in processes through data analysis, departmental performance, and technological and regulatory change by: • Engaging with the IT Executive team to develop, negotiate and communicate the risk management strategy to meet the needs of the division • Defining and prioritising the IT Risk & Controls team objectives in line with the agreed strategy and direct resources to execute to the quality standards and timelines expected • Leading, managing, motivating and developing direct reports so that they know what is expected, are able to maximise their contribution to business objectives and realise their potential • Directing, influencing and supporting IT Division senior executives to provide fully resourced, funded and achievable management responses to internal and external audits, including rigorous challenge where appropriate and monitor delivery to agreed timelines • Building relationships and collaborating with key internal stakeholders in corporate governance functions and other internal departments within NFU Mutual to ensure that IT Division consistently executes its responsibilities in accordance with regulatory, best practice and IT professional standards
A senior member of the Legal & Compliance function directly reporting to the General Counsel on the status and provision of risk management & compliance capability across the company. Individually responsible for: • Defining and implementing an industry standard risk management framework across 9 jurisdictions including the reporting of risk, issues and their mitigation to senior management. • Attending the quarterly Governance, Risk & Audit Committee to report on the status of the company’s risk & compliance landscape to Executive Officers and external Stakeholders/Shareholders • The rollout, training and evaluation of MicroEnsure’s Code of Conduct, Core Values and Anti-Bribery & Corruption policy • Defining and implementing an Internal Control Framework (ICF) to introduce a set of base controls over ‘Governance’, ‘Operations’, ‘Finance’ and ‘People’ risks. • Engaging with external audit partners, most notably KPMG and EY, to develop a two year strategy to enable MicroEnsure to mature its developing process, risk and control landscape • Defining and implementing an internal audit plan to provide assurance on MicroEnsure’s risk management, internal control and governance frameworks • Performing on-site internal audits and risk assessments in the UK, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kenya and the Philippines • The implementation of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Sanction Screening Process to screen new and existing third party business partners thereby ensuring compliance with MicroEnsure’s stakeholder’s obligations • Conducting ad-hoc internal investigations when requested by the General Counsel and/or Executive Officers. • Establishing templates and tracking tools to enable the performance of on-going monitoring of local and global compliance requirements and deadlines
A senior member of the global information security function providing IT compliance consultancy and support to key stakeholders and global business units by: • Leading and supporting the global IT compliance strategy in integrating business, regulatory, technology and risk landscapes • Partnering legal, compliance and audit functions in the determination and evaluation of global IT compliance requirements • Actively engaging in the dissemination of those compliance requirements and advising stakeholders on how to meet their obligations • Identifying potential conflicts between different local jurisdictions and defining common baselines • Steering the development of group wide compliance and audit processes • Implementing controls which drive a culture of compliance (e.g. Managerial Review of Control Activities (MRCA)) • Managing an Internal Control Framework (aligned to SOX) for the global IT function • Identifying opportunities for leveraging existing compliance procedures, tools, controls and tools across the group • Assisting coordination and implementation of compliance efforts within the global IT function • Working with strategic IT suppliers in ensuring that their contractual obligations are adhered to and that their own IT security strategy and control frameworks meet the compliance baselines defined
Location change. See description above