Information Technology Compliance Lead (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast / Derry – Londonderry / Strabane / Remote-GB

   

  Your role in the team

   

  This role will support and manage audit, compliance, and risk efforts in the Compute Services (CS) organization within Allstate Technology.

   

  The Information Technology Compliance (ITC) Lead Consultant supports and manages the tools, technologies, processes, and strategies that optimize Compute Service’s risk and compliance portfolio.

   

  The Lead Consultant manages audits and audit resolution, performs analysis to mitigate risks, conducts research to identify emerging risks, and leads the implementation of programs that ensure compliance or improve the effectiveness of risk management and strategies.  The Lead Consultant will liaison with other organizations to consult, assess, provide advanced statistical analysis, escalate, and report on audit, compliance, and risk related data. 

   

  • Subject matter expert of the audit resolution process in order to provide stakeholders with effective direction and response to internal/external audit activities.
  • Identify options for incorporating control processes to fully address audit recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
  • Perform oversight on recommendations to verify actions taken are designed and/or working effectively to effectively manage the Compute Services risk and audit portfolios.
  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to predict and identify risk gaps, design mitigation strategies and execute on the strategies to reduce risk and exposure.
  • Remain current and relevant through research and evaluation of emerging trends, threats and technologies.
  • Utilize data and historical trending to produce meaningful stories or presentations and utilize content to assist with predicting future behavior.
  • Facilitate meetings, education and strategy sessions related to audit, risk and compliance.
  • Collaborate with others, think differently, and use influence to focus efforts on shifting the culture to a proactive approach of risk prevention.
  • Exhibit adaptability and innovation, along with a willingness to take calculated risks, celebrating success and learning from setbacks.
  • Build strong relationships in order to influence and motivate fellow team members, peers and clients across multiple locations.
  • Challenge assumptions in a respectful way, working through objections and adverse behaviors.
  • Drive individual goals while working with and leading others to reach departmental goals.

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • 5+ years work experience in audit, risk management, compliance, or data protection; and
  • Working knowledge of risk and audit frameworks.
  • Excellent people oversight and mentoring skills; and
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, time management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Working knowledge and understanding of COBIT framework
  • Understanding of SOX compliance and security controls
  • Familiarity with Archer GRC tool

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

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  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

  Apply here: https://bit.ly/3q732FG 

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 29^th March 2022