Assurance Manager

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Experian is hiring an Assurance Manager in Nottingham to provide independent oversight of IT risks, lead risk-based control testing, engage senior partners to challenge controls and drive improvements, and manage a team delivering outputs while expanding data analytics and continuous assurance. Ideal candidates bring IT audit or controls assurance experience (Big 4 desirable), technical expertise in IT controls, plus credibility with senior leaders and strong thinking. If you communicate clearly, collaborate well, and stay commercially minded, tailor your CV to show leadership in controls testing, outcomes, stakeholder impact, and a passion for Experian’s inclusive culture; highlight your ability to turn data into actionable insights and fit with hybrid working and career growth.

Company Description

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 Description

Why 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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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