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Manager, 1st Line Controls Testing, Certification and Assurance

Mastercard

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

The newly established 1st Line Control Office function within Vocalink Limited (VLL) is seeking a Manager to join the Control Testing, Certification and Assurance team. This role will be responsible for managing Certifications, Certification Audits, and other Assurance activities including conducting control testing to support the retention of VLL’s certifications across multiple frameworks and the delivery of assurance obligations.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain certification and assurance related documentation
Prepare the organisation for annual certification audits
Support the assessment and validation of controls and processes against a variety of security standards and obligations
Support the team in the management of VLL certifications, e.g. ISO27001 and PCI DSS
Support the team in the management of other assurance activities, e.g. ISAE3000
Conduct periodic testing of key and non-key controls in line with the Control Testing Methodology
Evaluate compliance with internal policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and customer obligations
Prepare and review control testing documentation, including test procedures, results, and identified gaps
Ensure timely escalation of control deficiencies and support remediation tracking
Create and quality assure reports and team outputs
Supervise and mentor junior team members (e.g. Senior Analysts), providing guidance on certification requirements, assurance requirements, testing execution and quality assurance
Support the Vice President and Director of Certification and Assurance in the development and maintenance of the annual Control Testing, Certification and Assurance plan
Build and maintain strong partnerships with Control and Process Owners and Operators to ensure efficient and effective execution of certification maintenance and assurance activities
Contribute to reporting for governance forums, including dashboards, thematic reviews, and trend analysis
Support the development and refinement of certification management, assurance/control testing processes, standards, tools, and methodologies
Contribute to the maturity of the 3 Lines of Defence model and promote a culture of proactive risk management
Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, certification changes and industry best practices with a focus on cybersecurity risks

Requirements:

Experience of working with security related control frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, CRI, or PCI-DSS)
Experience of conducting security related audits/reviews and managing/coordinating external audits including certification audits
Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness in complex environments and to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities
Experience of resolving certification and assurance issues
Knowledge and experience of all areas of security
Strong investigative and analytical experience (e.g. enquiry, scanning, analysis, interviewing, testing), problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience collaborating cross-functionally to identify and implement good practice security audit management and assurance processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Certifications such as ISO27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CISM, CISSP, PCI SSC ISA, CRISC, or equivalent is desirable
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field

Nice to have:

Good Knowledge of security controls and IT general controls across a variety of technologies and environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and MS PowerPoint)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a collaborative approach
Experience creating presentations for business discussions and reporting
Experience of Risk Management / GRC related technologies and toolsets
Experience working in cross-functional large projects with dispersed teams

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Expiration:
February 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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Manager, 1st Line Controls Testing, Certification and Assurance

Mastercard

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Expiration:
February 02, 2026

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