<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p>
<p><strong>We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>For more information, visit <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">WPP.com.</a></strong><br><strong> </strong></p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why we're hiring:</strong></span></p>
<p>The Cyber Risk and Compliance team ensures that WPP Creative Technology Operations adhere to internal policies, standards and control requirements to meet regulatory, client and external audit obligations.</p>
<p>This role is primarily focused on providing <strong>second‑line assurance over Technology Operations</strong>, including infrastructure, platforms, identity, service management and operational processes, ensuring controls are designed appropriately and operating effectively.</p>
<p>The role is pivotal in embedding robust Data & Technology controls across Tech Ops, supporting audit readiness (including SOX 404), and driving more consistent, standardised and repeatable operational control practices. Working closely with Financial Risk & Control and Technology Operations leadership, the role ensures Tech Ops teams are equipped to demonstrate control performance clearly and consistently.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Provide second‑line assurance over <strong>Technology Operations control environments</strong>, including infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity and access management, service management and operational processes</li>
<li>Act as a key risk and controls partner to <strong>Technology Operations leadership</strong>, providing independent oversight, challenge and assurance</li>
<li>Perform control design and operating effectiveness reviews across <strong>Tech Ops processes</strong>, including change, access, incident, problem, backup and resilience controls</li>
<li>Lead and support internal, external and client audits <strong>primarily impacting Technology Operations</strong>, acting as the central point of coordination and assurance</li>
<li>Monitor, challenge and support remediation of audit deficiencies relating to <strong>Tech Ops control failures</strong>, ensuring sustainable fixes rather than point solution</li>
<li>Be a key liaison with the markets to assist in timely completion of audits (internal, external or client), providing support and guidance as required</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with Control Owners, Operators, Business platform Directors and other senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ensure all stakeholders are informed about progress, risks, and issues.</li>
<li>Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Risk and Controls Matrix for application control environment</li>
<li>Play a key role in monitoring audit deficiencies - from challenging the validity of deficiencies in audit close meetings, to supporting markets in developing remediation plans</li>
<li>Review remediation documentation to ensure plan has been implemented correctly</li>
<li>Identify appropriate mitigating controls for audit deficiencies, considering both controls on the IT and financial framework which adequately addresses the risk identified</li>
<li>Perform detailed walkthroughs of automated controls, to review system configuration and ensure risk associated to the control has been addressed</li>
<li>Provide up to date reporting of audit readiness to the Director</li>
<li> Line management of Technology Risk & Controls Analysts, including objective setting, performance management and ongoing development</li>
<li>Provide day‑to‑day direction, coaching and technical oversight to analyst team members across audits, control reviews and remediation activity</li>
<li>Allocate work across the analyst team to ensure efficient coverage of audit, SOX and client assurance requirements</li>
<li>Review analyst deliverables to ensure quality, consistency and alignment with WPP control standards and assurance methodologies</li>
<li> Act as an escalation point for complex control, audit or stakeholder issues raised by analysts</li>
<li> Support capability development within the analyst team, including coaching on SOX, ITGCs, application controls and audit best practice</li>
<li>Contribute to building a high‑performing, collaborative team culture focused on accountability, learning and continuous improvement</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll need:</strong></span></p>
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<li>Strong understanding of <strong>Technology Operations control environments</strong>, including ITGCs, platform operations, IAM, infrastructure, cloud and service management controls</li>
<li>Experience providing assurance over <strong>run‑the‑business technology functions</strong>, rather than solely project or change initiatives</li>
<li>Ability to challenge Technology Operations teams constructively on control design, evidence quality and sustainability</li>
<li>Hands‑on experience reviewing operational processes such as change management, access management, incident/problem management and availability/resilience</li>
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<li>Understands the importance of strong IT controls and maintaining a positive user experience</li>
<li>Prior experience in internal and external IT audits</li>
<li>Robust understanding in SOX controls framework. Experience working with external auditors on SOX compliance within large-scale transformation programmes.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and proactively work on solutions to self-identified problems</li>
<li>Attention to detail - Applying quality standards to all tasks undertaken and ensuring that nothing is overlooked.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to explain the technology risk implications, and communicate in a language that is appropriate to the audience</li>
<li>Ability to adjust priorities and manage time appropriately and wisely in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and global markets</li>
<li>Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to analyse data effectively, efficiently and accurately.</li>
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<li>Prior exposure to data migration assurance and reconciliation processes.</li>
<li>Relevant experience and or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CRISC) are advantageous.</li>
<li>Fluency in Spanish is essential for this role</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience managing, coaching or mentoring analysts or junior team members in a risk, audit or compliance environment</li>
<li>Ability to translate complex audit and control requirements into clear, actionable guidance for analyst teams</li>
<li>Strong review and quality assurance skills, with the ability to challenge work constructively and raise standards</li>
<li>Confidence in prioritising and balancing team workloads across multiple concurrent audits or initiatives</li>
<li>Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills, including handling escalation, feedback and performance conversations</li>
<li>Structured and methodical approach to developing team capability and embedding consistent ways of working Ability to lead by example in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation, global environment</li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>You're open<em>:</em> </strong>We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.</p>
<p><strong>You're optimistic<em>:</em></strong> <span id="628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c" class="editor-module-hl-green-solid">We believe</span> in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.</p>
<p><strong>You're extraordinary:</strong> we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we'll give you:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Passionate, inspired people</strong> – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.</p>
<p><strong>Scale and opportunity</strong> – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.</p>
<p><strong>Challenging and stimulating work</strong> – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(236, 240, 241);">#LI-Hybrid </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</strong></p>
<p><strong>WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</strong></p>
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