Director - Global Audit & Advisory

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What We'll Bring:

We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.

What You'll Bring:

We’re looking for a Director - Global Audit & Advisory to join our growing team.

This position will report directly to the SVP, Chief Audit Executive (CAE) day-to-day with dotted line to the UK CFO. The Director will work closely with GAA Leadership, UK stakeholders, matrix business partners on a variety of projects.

Day to Day You’ll Be:

• You will be responsible for leading, planning, and executing critical projects across business units, key functions, and processes in areas related to the following: Internal Audit, COSO / Sarbanes Oxley Testing, Business Process Reviews, Risk Assessments, Process Design and Internal Controls testing for TransUnion UK and assist with other regions, as needed.
• Responsible for the execution and deliverables (on time and on budget) for the audit plan.
• Drive strategic internal audit initiatives with the capability to be an independent yet strong business partner within TU. This includes initiating, planning, executing and reporting on end-to-end process reviews leveraging data analytics, if appropriate.
• Manage reviews of internal controls over financial reporting, operational effectiveness, information technology systems, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide clear guidance and hands-on coaching on covering higher risk areas to the UK team.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of risk-based audit programs that define the objective and scope, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies.
• Experience in writing reports of audits that identify risks / issues and suggest improvements coupled with escalation of risks / issues.
• Prepare materials for quarterly Audit Committee (AC) and management meetings and ensure complete and timely distribution of materials to AC.
• Maintains a strong collaboration with the company’s external auditor to perform management’s SOX testing activities in an efficient manner.

What you’ll bring:

• Track-record of external / internal audit experience with a Big Four and/or banking sector.
• Possess solid experience presenting and communicating to the Board, Audit Committee, Executive Committee, Risk Committee and senior stakeholders.
• Designed & delivered regulatory audits including CIFAS/ PSD2 /GDPR /ISO/ SOX / Data Governance/ Red Teams and/or Cyber Security.
• Excellent understanding of UK corporate governance requirements as well as legal and regulatory framework, with particular regard to financial services.
• Must possess working knowledge and experience with data analytics and IT General Controls.
• Must possess excellent project management skills manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Prior experience supervising and managing a high performing team preferred.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards balanced with a demonstrated ability to understand key business drivers and issues having successfully implemented those principles in a complex global environment.
• In-depth Knowledge of FCA Regulations: The candidate must possess comprehensive knowledge of the FCA regulations, including but not limited to the FCA Handbook, Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS), and Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). The candidate should demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance, identify regulatory risks, and provide strategic guidance on regulatory matters.
• Possess the highest professional standards, unquestioned integrity and business ethics.
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, energetic and possess a natural curiosity to learn.
• Professional certifications highly preferred (i.e., Chartered Accountant, CISA, CPA, or CIA).
• Proven-track record of advancement and possess the ability to provide pragmatic internal control recommendations that add value to the organization. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are also required.

This position falls under the under the Senior Manager & Certification Regime (SM&CR) and therefore candidates will be subject to enhanced levels of pre-employment vetting and must be able to satisfy fitness and propriety tests on commencement of the role and on an ongoing basis to comply with FCA conduct rules.

Impact You'll Make:

What’s In It For you?

At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business.

As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with:

• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart

TransUnion – a place to grow:

If there’s something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can’t quite tick off, don’t let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.

We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together

Flexibility at TU:

If the role is advertised as full time, don’t let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you’re looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.