Head of IT Controls Assurance - London

Location
London, London
Salary
£100,000 - £140,000 per annum
Posted
24 Feb 2018
Closes
24 Mar 2018
Ref
1486824
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Head of IT Controls Assurance - Insurance
London
£100000 - £140000 per annum + Benefits

An experienced Head of IT Controls Assurance is urgently required for an exciting and unique opportunity with a worldwide insurance organisation based in Central London. This Head of IT Controls Assurance role will see the successful applicant join a newly created, independent team that will be responsible for IT controls testing, risk and third-party security assurance.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

* Creation of a 1st Line IT Risk & Controls Assurance team who can provide assurance, best practice coaching and guidance across the business.
* Take a lead role in Third Party InfoSec Assurance activity and help to educate the wider business in Third Party InfoSec risks and controls
* Development and roll out of a global risk control testing approach
* Drive an automated controlstesting culture across the IT function on a global scale
* Team management of up to 30 full time staff
* Resource and budget allocation and management

Head of IT Controls Assurance Requirements

* Experience in best practice infosec disciplines
* Strong understanding of Information security risk and control frameworks
* Risk & Controls testing experience
* Proven track record of carrying out risk-based infosec assessments across businesses
* CISM / CSSP / CISA / CRISC or similar
* Stakeholder engagement at exec level
* Collaborative leadership style
* A pro-active, positive, can-do mindset and attitude
* Any experience in Audit would be beneficial though not essential.

The Head of IT Controls Assurance will be paid a competitive salary of up to £140,000 with an industry-leading benefits package. This is an urgent requirement and we will be looking to draw up a shortlist for interview imminently so if you are interested, make sure that you do not miss out. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

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