Portfolio Lead - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Lloyds Banking Group

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    What we're looking for:

  • Portfolio Lead with proven experience in reviewing the security and resilience of IT infrastructure and supporting systems.
  • Strong ITGC knowledge and experience, including experience in conducting regulatory mandated reviews and auditing automated business controls.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the security and resilience of data centres and operational requirements. Knowledge of the latest data centre networks is desirable.
  • Good knowledge of private and public cloud technologies. Knowledge of software development and software engineering methods, practices and tools would be desirable.
  • The ability, skills and experience to effectively manage senior stakeholder relationships, building credibility and trust – demonstrating strong communication, auditing skills and business understanding to effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills and a focus on delivery of the audit plan are critical and applicants should be self-starting and proactive in order to deliver the audit plan in line with expectations, with guidance, support and coaching provided from senior colleagues.
  • The ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams - collaboration skills are key to achieving the Group and function's objectives. Applicants should be comfortable both leading and participating in teams, supporting team members and management to deliver on team and personal goals. Applicants should be used to giving and receiving feedback, coaching and being coached to deliver their best performance.
  • A drive for personal development is important with a mixture of training, coaching, feedback and on-the-job experience helping to develop and improve individual and team performance.
  • The ability to assess risks, identify key controls, and document appropriate test plans to deliver on audit objectives. Applicants should be able to effectively and efficiently identify control gaps, as well as draft and clear findings with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience of data analytics, the ability to utilise and analyse data to highlight control gaps and areas for improvement.
  • If this is you, come and join our inclusive, values-led culture where we're passionate about making a difference At Lloyds Banking Group we're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference, can be themselves and succeed on merit.

    Here's what we can we offer you in return...

    Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that's enriching and full of opportunity.

    You'll also receive a package that includes...

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Generous pension
  • Share plans
  • 30 days holiday (plus public holidays)
  • You'll learn new skills and be given opportunities to grow and develop to help you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. We're a very supportive team who care about your wellbeing. Our Hybrid ways of working means that you can find a work-life balance that suits you, with a mix of home and office working. The expectation currently is that you work a minimum of two days a week (or 40%) in the Office.

    We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

    Are you interested in joining us? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.

    Will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Together we'll make it possible

    At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

    We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

    We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.