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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 Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Risk and Controls Matrix for application controlenvironment 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 Address auditor queries and provide and ensure that the evidence documentation is provided in a timely manner Perform detailed walkthroughs of automated controls, to review system configuration and ensure risk associated to the control has been addressed 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 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 Relevant experience and or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CRISC) or willing to pursue for personal development. Who you are: You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebr