Technology Risk & Controls Senior Analyst, ET & Corporate

Why we're hiring:

The Technology Risk & Controls Senior Analyst operates as part of the second line Technology Risk & Controls function, working under the direction of the Technology Risk & Controls Lead.

This role builds on core Analyst responsibilities, taking greater ownership of control testing, audit engagement, and stakeholder interaction. The Senior Analyst is expected to operate with increased independence, support junior team members, and contribute to improving the consistency and quality of the controls environment.

This role supports the delivery of the controls assurance programme across Business Platforms and Corporate applications, with a strong focus on IT General Controls (ITGC), and SOX compliance, for ERP environments.

The role is focused on executing high-quality control testing, audit support and remediation assurance activities in line with WPP standards and methodologies. The Senior Analyst works closely with Application and Control owners, Financial Risk & Control colleagues and auditors to evidence control performance, support audit readiness (including SOX 404) and contribute to a consistent, well-documented and sustainable control environment.

What you'll be doing:

Controls Assurance & Testing
• Independently perform control design and operating effectiveness testing across ERP and corporate systems (ITGCs, automated controls, interfaces)
• Lead testing cycles for defined systems or processes, ensuring completeness and quality of outputs
• Identify control gaps and weaknesses, clearly articulating impact and remediation requirements
Audit & Assurance Support
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits for assigned areas
• Coordinate audit requests, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality evidence submission
• Support walkthroughs and proactively address auditor queries
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Engage directly with control owners, application teams, and Finance Risk & Controls
• Provide guidance on control expectations, documentation, and evidence standards
• Build trusted relationships while maintaining independent oversight
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to standardise control testing and improve efficiency
• Support development of templates, methodologies, and repeatable assurance processes
• Contribute to uplift of evidence quality and audit readiness
Team Contribution
• Support and coach Analysts in day-to-day activities
• Review outputs where required to ensure quality and consistency

What you'll need:

Skills / Experience Requirements
• Strong experience in ITGC, SOX controls, or technology risk
• Ability to execute control testing accurately, consistently and in line with defined methodologies
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on evidence quality and documentation standards
• Ability to work proactively, managing assigned tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain control requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Effective time management skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-audit environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build constructive working relationships across global teams
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proactive and willing to challenge where needed

Qualification Requirements (Desirable)
• Certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC advantageous.

Who you are:

You're open: 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.

You're optimistic: We believe 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.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?