IT Controls Testing Lead

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Reporting to the Controls Testing Manager, the IT Controls Testing Lead will help develop and execute testing methodologies for critical key controls across Experian's global business. This includes areas such as Business Conduct and Regulatory compliance, access management, and resilience. The role encompasses risk assessment, planning, and execution of assurance review activities, with potential expansion into other areas of data security testing. You will be reporting to Coordinated Assurance Senior Manager.

The Controls Testing Lead will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing control testing plans.
• Communicating, agreeing, and monitoring control gaps in line with Experian's risk management processes.
• Collaborating with assurance functions across the first, second, and third lines of defense.
• Supporting the Controls Testing Manager in developing methodologies, risk universe, and integrated reporting.

Main Responsibilities

• Assurance Planning: Support the Controls Testing Manager in identifying and prioritizing testing activities as part of the assurance planning process.
• Test Execution: Plan and implement control tests, coordinate reviews with partners, manage activities of senior analysts (local and overseas), and ensure quality and understanding of methodology.
• Reporting & Remediation: Prepare draft reports, advise on remediation activities, and engage 2LOD and SMEs to agree on action plans. Present results to senior management for buy-in.
• Partner Coordination: Manage activities throughout the review lifecycle with senior partners.
• Monitoring: Oversee testing performed by the 1LOD.
• Data Analytics Collaboration: Work with the Data Analytics team to convert manual testing into analytics-based testing and continuous monitoring. Direct improvements to models and follow up on results.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years in Internal Audit, Risk & Controls, Compliance.
• A problem solver who proposes innovative solutions.
• Experience in scoping, executing and reporting based control testing.
• Demonstrates high levels of personal integrity at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong attention to detail and consistently deliver high-quality results

This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No Visa sponsorship or relocation available.**

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociación Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a successful, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is important to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

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