Assurance Manager

Role description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Why this role is important to us

At Experian, controls and assurance are fundamental to maintaining trust with our clients, regulators, and partners. You will provide independent, insightful oversight of critical operational and IT risks, ensuring our control environment is robust. You will work with senior partners across the business to challenge, influence, and continuously improve how we manage risk at a global scale.

Work that matters – What you'll do

Lead the execution of risk-based control testing across global operational risk areas

Engage with senior stakeholders to understand risks, challenge controls, and lead improvements

Manage a team of testing leads and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery

Review outputs, apply to findings, and present compelling insights to leadership forums

Champion the use of data analytics and continuous assurance to enhance testing effectiveness

What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian

Experience in IT audit, controls assurance, or internal audit (Big 4 desirable)

Technical expertise in controls testing, including access management and IT controls

Experience engaging and building credibility with senior leaders

Critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and risks

More about you

A confident communicator who can simplify complex concepts and challenge constructively

Engagement skills with a collaborative, partnership-driven approach

Commercially aware with a solutions-focused mindset

Benefits package includes:

Hybrid working - 40% office based

Great compensation package and discretionary bonus

Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more

25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Internal Grade EB8/D

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