Cyber Assurance Manager

The role: Cyber Assurance Manager

We are looking for a Cyber Assurance Manager to join our Risk and Compliance team in the Isle of Man office.

This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both! We will kit you out to work from home but know that working as a team is what makes us great and spending quality time together is essential for keeping us mission aligned.

Are you our next star player?

The Cyber Assurance Manager is a member of the Flutter International Risk and Compliance Assurance team, reporting to the Head of Flutter Risk and Compliance Assurance. This role will lead divisional Cyber assurance within Flutter International and will assess and assure the design and efficiency of cyber controls across the division and provide insight to the brands and key senior collaborators regarding the maturity of the cyber security control environments and related risks. The role will also support the Head of Risk and Compliance Assurance and Operational Risk Director in leading cross brand 2nd line assurance initiatives.

Why we need you:

As our Cyber Assurance Manager, you are a lead of 2nd line capabilities for Cyber risk within the division responsible for driving the divisional cyber security controls assurance programme and cross brand assurance initiatives across the Flutter International division. You will be responsible for leading the divisional Cyber Security Assurance program which will continually provide an independent view of the control framework in each brand and will act as a stimulus for action within each of the brands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish a 2nd line cyber security cross brand community to enable cross brand initiatives and sharing of standard process.

• An established authority in Cyber Security risk and control, the Manager will provide SME input and support to ensure the risks relevant to the Flutter International division are identified and kept current, in line with the overall Flutter risk appetite.

• Responsible for ensuring that the risk and control library is maintained and communicated across the division to key partners.

• Influencing brands to improve their cyber security controls with the strive to make the division more secure from internal and external threats.

• Leading and influencing key collaborators such as brand CTO’s and Directors of Cyber Security to ensure that they understand how the assurance program drives improvement in cyber security risk across the group.

• Working with the Group Cyber Security team, aligning to Group standards and crafting aggregate divisional reporting as vital.

• Establishes positive relationships with cyber security and Group and brand technology teams.

• Provide SME input and support for ensuring the Cyber Security policy is up to date in line with the current Cyber Security risks.

• Knowledgeable of brand cyber security controls and operating models, with a wide network of relevant partners.

• Ensure that concise risk reports based on the assurance test results (design & efficiency) are produced that can be understood by all business partners (including board level, internal & external audit and risk management).

• Report and supervise progress of remediation tracking activities by the brands.

• Identify risk areas that require additional focus across the group and prepare risk briefings which include pragmatic recommendations for remediation.

• Identify potential opportunities for improving the divison’s cyber security control environment, ensuring minimal impact to partners.

• Ensure the assurance team’s processes and tools are fit for a program delivering across all brands and, where possible, drive efficiencies via automation.

• Design and report relevant metrics and related key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Cyber Security Assurance program which will demonstrate the efficiency of the program.

• Support brand 1LOD teams with recommendations and mentorship on crafting and implementing cyber security controls and challenge where appropriate.

• Foster a team culture of integrity and respect.

• Participate in governance and oversight forums/committees as the need arises.

• Responsible for attracting and retaining talent, ensuring that high performers are continuously challenged, and poor performers are supported to get on track.

• Participate in industry cyber security forums as required to ensure that Cyber risks are understood and communicated across the Group.

Who we’re looking for:

The Cyber Assurance Manager will be a security professional with a deep understanding of Cyber Security governance, risk and compliance. You will be able to adapt communication style to proactively deliver critical information to key partners and to appreciate different and opposing perspectives across multiple divisions. You will have a proven technical knowledge of security related technologies and industry standard processes across all Cyber Security risk areas.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Technical expert who has shown experience in defining Cyber Security policy, standards and controls.

• Strong solid understanding and experience of current IT Security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI, NIST, ISF, UKGC and Data Protection.

• Strategic thinking which can translate to a long-range vision for driving down Cyber Security risk across the divisions.

• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders on cyber best practice and be a change agent.

• Inquisitive, principled and logical thinker who possesses strong investigative and analytical qualities that will translate into providing independent and objective analysis of Cyber Security Risk.

• Results-oriented with the ability to influence outcomes with pragmatic recommendations and mentorship.

• Proven experience in audit and assurance methodologies, with the flexibility to adapt approach to suit a multifaceted environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to modify style to influence technical and business stakeholders.

• A methodical approach to coordinating workload to ensure deadlines are met.

• Ability to adapt working in a dynamic environment dealing with sophisticated challenges and communicating to all levels of the business.

What’s in it for you?

Our experience-based salaries are competitive.

Your package will include:

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Health and dental insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)

• Personal life insurance and income protection

• The option to join our company pension scheme

• A personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby

• External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career

• Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us

• 26 weeks Maternity leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary leave pay (paternity) at 100% pay

• Discounted gym membership

• Free fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in the office

• A subsidised canteen which offers hot and cold options for breakfast and lunch

• Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties.

What happens next?

We will aim to get back to you as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria, then we’ll invite you for an interview.

The Group

PokerStars is part of Flutter Entertainment Plc, a global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider headquartered in Dublin and part of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange. Flutter brings together exceptional brands, products and businesses and a diverse global presence in a safe, responsible and ultimately sustainable way.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic as defined by applicable law.

We will look to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. If you need assistance, please contact: talent@flutterint.com

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