Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job DescriptionWhy this role is important to us
At Experian, controls and assurance are fundamental to maintaining trust with our clients, regulators, and partners. You will provide independent, insightful oversight of critical operational and IT risks, ensuring our control environment is robust. You will work with senior partners across the business to challenge, influence, and continuously improve how we manage risk at a global scale.
Work that matters – What you'll do
- Lead the execution of risk-based control testing across global operational risk areas
- Engage with senior stakeholders to understand risks, challenge controls, and lead improvements
- Manage a team of testing leads and analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery
- Review outputs, apply to findings, and present compelling insights to leadership forums
- Champion the use of data analytics and continuous assurance to enhance testing effectiveness
What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian
- Experience in IT audit, controls assurance, or internal audit (Big 4 desirable)
- Technical expertise in controls testing, including access management and IT controls
- Experience engaging and building credibility with senior leaders
- Critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and risks
More about you
- A confident communicator who can simplify complex concepts and challenge constructively
- Engagement skills with a collaborative, partnership-driven approach
- Commercially aware with a solutions-focused mindset
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - 40% office based
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
- Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
Internal Grade EB8/D
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Skills Required
- Experience in IT audit, controls assurance, or internal audit
- Big Four audit experience
- Technical expertise in controls testing, including access management and IT controls
- Experience engaging and building credibility with senior leaders
- Critical thinking with ability to interpret complex data and risks
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercially aware, solutions-focused mindset
Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
