Head of Technology - Control Performance & Governance
Head of Cyber Security 1 (M)
The Head of Technology - Control Performance and Governance is a leadership role within Flutter’s UKI Technology organisation, reporting to the regional UKI Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This senior leadership position is responsible for building and leading critical monitoring and governance functions with a focus on technology and cybersecurity controls essential to the protection and integrity of financial systems and data for a SOX-regulated, NYSE-listed business. A primary responsibility is to establish and own a robust SOX oversight capability and control monitoring capability within the 1st line that collaborates with 2nd line internal assurance and 3rd line external audit functions.
What You’ll Do
Governance Responsibilities
* Ensure that Flutter UKI technology is set up correctly to operate within the SOX mandates as set out by the Flutter Board and Executive Committee.
* Drive and achieve to avoid material control weaknesses and minimize non-material weaknesses.
* Maintain an appropriate SOX system and application scope that is sustainably managed.
* Develop the culture of the control owner across all of technology.
* Provide oversight of capabilities and programs to reduce existing and new SOX-related control weaknesses identified by 1st or 2nd line.
* Create and deliver high quality, written Flutter Board and Executive Committee updates.
* Collaborate strategically with enterprise architecture to design and build for SOX and other control needs.
Control Performance Responsibilities
* Own the 1st line, independent technology and cyber control monitoring and assessment capability, using best-of-breed methods and tooling.
* Produce regular, reliable and clear management reporting on control effectiveness.
* Influence the access governance control area to ensure people have only the access they need to perform their roles.
* Work closely with 2nd and 3rd line governance and assurance capabilities across Flutter UKI.
Additional Accountabilities
* Collaborate with the wider UKI Information Security LT to ensure best practices in cyber and technology risk are covered.
* Leverage Artificial Intelligence in a sustainable way to drive greater operational efficiency across the role.
* Own and manage operational and transformation budgets.
* Build a culture of engagement for the Security Services team across all brands, viewing Infosec as pragmatic enablers and facilitators rather than blockers.
* Engage with colleagues inside and outside Technology to ensure cross-functional initiatives are delivered and dependencies are managed.
How You’ll Do It
* Experienced senior people leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance with a focus on cyber security.
* Demonstrated experience of SOX as a control framework and how controls should be built to work with SOX.
* Proven track record of a pragmatic approach to achieving SOX compliance through effective control implementation.
* Strong people leadership skills.
* In-depth knowledge of control monitoring tools and methodologies.
* Knowledge of SailPoint Identity Now platform and its use.
* Exceptional strategic planning and project management skills.
* Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
What’s On Offer
* £/€1,000 learning fund
* Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed)
* Unlimited Holiday
* Pension contribution scheme
* Private healthcare
* Hybrid Working
* Access to thousands of Udemy courses
* Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
About Flutter UK & Ireland
Our division operates four of the most popular and trusted brands in the market: Sky Betting and Gaming, Tombola, Betfair and Paddy Power. Together the Flutter UK&I brands offer market leading entertainment to millions of customers every week, with industry firsts in digital betting.
Working here
Do you want to work somewhere extraordinary? From the people you spend your days with, to the ground-breaking projects, no two days will be the same. With a philosophy of “Together We Are More” our 7,000+ colleagues form an expert community across technology, product, commercial, data, infrastructure, marketing, and other areas. We listen without judgement, encourage and support, and help build others up. Flutter UK&I offers flexible working, inclusive culture, and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
If you need adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know and we’ll look at accommodations.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Entertainment Providers
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