SVP - Technology Assurance

The SVP, Technology Assurance is a critical role leading the delivery of the technology assurance plan and personally executing assurance engagements. Reporting to the Assurance COE Lead, you will define the scope and direction of technology assurance coverage, manage a team, and ensure quality and timeliness across all engagements.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic direction and forward-looking plan for Technology Assurance, aligning with OakNorth’s technology strategy, risk profile, and growth plans.
• Personally lead and execute complex and high-risk technology reviews end-to-end.
• Develop and drive the assurance approach for cloud and modern technology architecture.
• Build Technology Assurance capability for OakNorth’s US operations and expansion.
• Shape the Assurance approach to AI and emerging technology risk.
• Act as a senior assurance partner and constructive challenger to the CTO, Engineering, and Technology leadership.
• Drive a continuous assurance approach across Technology.
• Provide technical leadership and build capability across the wider Assurance team.
• Drive innovation in how Assurance is delivered.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Technology Audit/Assurance experience within regulated financial services.
• Deep expertise across technology risks, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, IAM, data, resilience, DevSecOps, and technology change.
• Strong experience in cloud assurance.
• Experience with US technology and cyber regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• Health & Protection: Medical cover, life, and accidental cover.
• Wellbeing: Annual health check-ups, online doctor consultations, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Time Off: Earned, casual/sick leave, public holidays, maternity & paternity leave.
• Life Milestones: Financial gesture of support at marriage, childbirth, and bereavement.
• Flexible Benefits: Tax-efficient allowances and NPS.
• Growth: Professional certifications support, learning and development opportunities, and paid volunteering days.