What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technology Auditor position at Pearson?
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com.
We are looking for a bright, self-motivated audit and assurance professional who is committed to adding value to the business. In line with our company purpose, you have a learning mindset and enjoy building and applying your skills and experience on a wide range of technology audits. You are flexible, adaptable, and adopt innovative approaches to your work. You will report to one of the Audit Directors and be part of Pearson’s collaborative, forward-looking and diverse Internal Audit team.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone who would relish working in an international environment, auditing across a fast-changing technology and digital environment, and developing relationships with Senior Management. The work will involve up to 20% international travel. The role is open to candidates in the US as a fully or partially remote (hybrid) working model, but candidates need to be willing and able to travel to Hoboken, NJ occasionally for team meetings and other events.
As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the starting salary for this role is $110,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program as well.
Main activities/responsibilities:
Performing a wide variety of technology, cybersecurity and integrated audits from planning and scoping, through data analysis and fieldwork, to report issue and file closure.
Completing program / project assurance reviews across the project lifecycle including areas from business case, governance, resourcing, and design through to reporting, benefits tracking and post project evaluation.
Discussing audit findings with management and ensuring appropriate actions are agreed to mitigate risks identified.
Preparing clear and concise reports, with commercially relevant recommendations.
Following up on the effective implementation of agreed actions, liaising closely with actions owners and business management.
Building and sustaining positive working relationships with colleagues in Internal Audit and stakeholders in technology and the wider business.
Completing ad-hoc projects and supporting investigations as required.
Being aware of developments in audit techniques and adapting and championing these to support continuous improvement in the way we work.
Qualifications and experience required:
Degree or equivalent level
Recognized IT audit or information security qualification (e.g., CISA, QICA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, SSCP)
Three or more years practical experience of broad technology auditing or IT risk and controls across IT processes, applications, infrastructure, IT security, cloud services and emerging technologies, able to understand processes and controls and identify potential risks to the business.
Working knowledge of industry frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, COBIT, and ITIL.
Experience of auditing Agile software development methods.
Desirable skills:
Good knowledge of IT risk management, security and control and a clear understanding of the relationship between technology and business risk.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity controls, network architecture, website platform development, secure coding, and virtual computing.
Able to grasp complex technology issues and develop practical solutions.
Good organizational skills, able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, resolve problems, and deliver to deadlines.
Good communication, relationship building and influencing skills – both written and verbal – able to communicate technical issues and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences at different levels in the organization.
Collaborative approach to working within a team and with colleagues across the business.
Digital and commercial focus.
Experience of using data analysis tools (e.g. IDEA, Tableau, Alteryx).
Flexible, innovative, self-motivated, critical thinker with the ability to leverage skills in new situations.
Comfortable working independently in a relatively unstructured environment without the need for constant direction.
The anticipated starting salary for candidates expressing interest in this position is $110K. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
Job: FINANCE
Organization: Corporate Finance
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 6243
