Head of Technology Risk and Compliance

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Primark Full time
Job Title: Head of Technology Risk & Compliance

At Primark, we're looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Technology Risk and Compliance function. As Head of Technology Risk & Compliance, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the effective management of technology risk, compliance with laws and regulations, and the maintenance of a robust technology controls environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership and oversight of technology risk and compliance practices, collaborating with key stakeholders to establish team priorities, goals, and objectives in support of business strategies.
  • Support the development of the Security & Risk strategy and roadmap, ensuring Primark Tech maintains operational compliance to key regulations such as payments and GDPR.
  • Develop the risk appetite of Primark Tech with its leadership team in collaboration with the enterprise risk function, owning and maturing the IT risk management framework.
  • Report and recommend risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership, establishing a multi-regulation IT General Controls framework and chairing the Technology Risk & Audit Forum.
  • Establish a technology regulatory framework for each country of operation, defining a baseline level of compliance and associated remediation plans, and reporting regularly to the Primark Tech leadership team, business stakeholders, and other senior management on the effectiveness of risk management activities.
Requirements:
  • Extensive experience demonstrating increased responsibility in the technology risk and controls domains in complex environments, including controls attestation.
  • Experience of working in the retail industry preferred, with a strong understanding of various control frameworks and regulatory requirements, such as COBIT, NIST-CSF, ISO, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Privacy (CCPA, GDPR, etc.), and other leading practice frameworks.
  • An in-depth knowledge of payment regulations and proven experience of managing auditors, with an ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative, and actionable manner.
  • An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to stakeholders, with a proven record of accomplishment in driving change and influencing stakeholders to adopt new practices.
  • Strong ability to develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analysis, with a focus on delivering results-oriented solutions that meet business needs.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive bonus, pension, and healthcare package, as well as flexible working arrangements, including an early Friday finish and a subsidised cafeteria.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth, with a focus on delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to stakeholders.
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a focus on delivering results-oriented solutions that meet business needs.

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, please contact our talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education, and for some roles, criminal and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.



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