Global Cybersecurity Governance Risk & Compliance, Audit & Certification Leader

Job description

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Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this truly global environment, we operate not in "what is" but rather "what can be" to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, its communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way , serve with integrity , take care of each other , foster inclusion , and collaborate for measurable impact . These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most .

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In this role, you will lead the following:

Strategic Responsibility

• Define, deliver and continuously improve the audit and certification strategy and roadmap, in alignment with DT, business, member firm and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders to instill a culture of ongoing audit readiness and an effective control environment that support successful audit outcomes and clean audit reports.

Operational /Budgetary Responsibility

• Establish necessary processes and protocols to maintain the DT audit & certification roadmap with IT functions, ensure alignment with internal and external audit requirements.
• Oversee audit fieldwork in progress, manage the interpretation and provision of requested documents and artefacts, ensure proper representation of practices and controls, and coordinate written management responses to audit findings.
• Proactively collaborate on an ongoing basis with MFs, auditors and relevant stakeholders to ensure audit, certifications and client inquiries are completed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Actively manage corrective action/progress against non-compliance, opportunities for improvements reported in audits and escalate where necessary.
• Foresee and support the onset of new regulations or newer assurance expectations from MFs, their clients, and regulators (e.g., NIS2, DORA) and discuss with internal stakeholders proactively.
• Provide audit & certification activities for DT by working with IT functions and external and internal auditors to ensure timely scheduling and execution of audits to enable on-time availability of audit reports.
• Effectively and efficiently manage $3.6M budget.

Complexity

• The complexity of this role requires the ability to identify, analyze, and execute problems to resolution, handling complex issues simultaneously while effectively communicating across teams, building strong relationships through the organization, and influencing those not in direct line of authority. This role has ownership of decision-making for their area of responsibility within the business unit.
• Deep organizational awareness and ability to navigate the complex DT and Deloitte network and business, to effectively deliver IT certifications that meet business need.
• Ability to proactively research and understand A&C regulatory landscape, best practices, and adjust A&C roadmap as required.

Influence and Impact

• This role interacts with and influences DT leadership, MF IT leaders, as well as working effectively with Global Businesses. Ability to identify and influence senior DT leadership, resulting in successful collaboration and outcomes. Maintain effective relationships with DT and MF stakeholders to effectively communicate the audit & certification objectives, coordinate with DT service areas and control owners to ensure controls are designed, implemented and operate effectively.
• Act as point person in providing a consolidated view of audit issues, summary to GRC Leader as needed.
• Interact with IT Leaders in raising awareness and provide guidance on scope of audits and certification activities and implications to front line teams.

Leadership/Talent Development

• This role is responsible for talent strategy and decisions, defining and creating A&C team operating models, resourcing, and performance management. Attract, recruit, coach, reward and retain talent, foster a diverse and high-performing team with the right competencies.
• A&C Lead defines team members' roles and responsibilities and articulates how they support overall goals and shared purpose. This role creates positive team building activities to allow the A&C to leverage the team to deliver effective solutions and achieve superior performance for the business. This role builds and leads a team by articulating a shared sense of purpose, defining roles, responsibilities, and performance management expectations.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Extensive leadership experience in a Global IT Organization
• ISO 27001 and SOC 2 qualifications or equivalent and experience
• Knowledge of Deloitte beneficial

Connect to your business - Enabling Functions

Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

"Everyone at Deloitte builds relationships with their peers and puts in effort to get to know one another, making the work more enjoyable."

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities based in UK Offices, with hybrid working.

That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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