WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative

enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing

platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning,

attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Why we're hiring:

The Cyber Risk and Compliance team ensures that WPP Media are adhering to internal policies and procedures so that WPP Media meets

regulatory, client and external audit requirements. The role is pivotal to embed robust Data & Technology controls, driving

compliance with our policies, and ensuring audit readiness for obligations such as SOX 404 IO. As a key member of the Media

compliance team, you will deliver control assurance and actively coach project teams, while also playing a strategic role in

shaping the group’s compliance and controls posture to be more consistent, standardised, and repeatable.

You will work closely with colleagues in Financial Risk and Control to ensure IT controls are fully aligned and integrated with

financial controls. This role ensures project and delivery teams are equipped to demonstrate control performance clearly and

consistently. The focus is on guiding teams to meet their obligations and targeting assurance activity where it adds the greatest

value.

What you'll be doing:

Be a key liaison with the markets to assist in timely completion of audits (internal, external or client), providing support

and guidance as required

Communicate effectively with Control Owners, Operators, Business platform Directors and other senior stakeholders.
Ensure all stakeholders are informed about progress, risks, and issues.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Risk and Controls Matrix for application control environment
Play a key role in monitoring audit deficiencies - from challenging the validity of deficiencies in audit close meetings, to

supporting markets in developing remediation plans

Review remediation documentation to ensure plan has been implemented correctly
Identify appropriate mitigating controls for audit deficiencies, considering both controls on the IT and financial framework

which adequately addresses the risk identified

Perform detailed walkthroughs of automated controls, to review system configuration and ensure risk associated to the control

has been addressed

Provide up to date reporting of audit readiness to the Director of CRC Media

What you'll need:

Understands the importance of strong IT controls and maintaining a positive user experience
Prior experience in internal and external IT audits
Robust understanding in SOX controls framework. Experience working with external auditors on SOX compliance within large-scale

transformation programmes.

Ability to work independently and proactively work on solutions to self-identified problems
Attention to detail - Applying quality standards to all tasks undertaken and ensuring that nothing is overlooked.
Ability to collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to explain the technology risk implications, and communicate

in a language that is appropriate to the audience

Ability to adjust priorities and manage time appropriately and wisely in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and global markets
Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to analyse data effectively, efficiently and

accurately.

Prior exposure to data migration assurance and reconciliation processes.
Relevant experience and or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CRISC) are 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?

#LI-Hybrid

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve

adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please

discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular

characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same

opportunities to progress in their careers.

PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE

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