Technology Assurance Lead

3 days ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Primark Full time

Primark is a leading global fashion retailer, with over 450 stores across 16 countries and employing over 72,000 people. With our commitment to providing high-quality, affordable fashion, we have experienced rapid growth and expansion. As part of our continuous development, we are expanding our Technology Architecture Department to support, enable and grow our business capabilities.
The Technology GRC Assurance Lead will report directly to the Head of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and lead a small group of internal analysts.
The role will support the Primark Technology functions in delivering its many objectives and obligations ensuring a pro-active approach to supporting Primark Tech in several risk and audit activities including the successful delivery of a yearly IT general controls testing plan.
The Technology GRC Assurance Lead will be responsible for developing the skills and capabilities required for their team to deliver all required GRC activities as well as delivering their own portfolio of activities.
Leads and facilitates ongoing communication between assurance providers—such as External Audit (EA), Accounting Controls Effectiveness Testing, and Primark’s Internal Audit (IA) team—to ensure a comprehensive view of IT control activities and to support coordinated audit efforts. Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of IT General Controls (ITGC) testing required for management’s control attestations
Contribute effectively to the continuous development of the IT General Controls framework.
Participate in all audits close meetings to support Primark Tech in understanding audit results and recommended actions.
Lead regular status meetings with management to understand and track progress of internal and external audit actions
Coordinates meetings with risk and control owners to review and drive the closure of open audit points and track the remediation of controls issues.
Supports reviews to ensure Primark's technology controls align with the ABF FCF - Financial Controls Framework, including monitoring and reporting results and progress updates.
Build positive relationships with all audit providers and technology stakeholders.
Assist in developing an internal risk & controls culture across Primark Tech.
Contribute to the overall performance of the business and act as a valuable agent of change within Technology.
Experience with the management of internal and external audit processes
Basic knowledge of IT governance frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience in developing and testing of controls.
Ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear and actionable IT requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate risk-related information to stakeholders at all levels.
If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.



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