Senior Advisor, Security Controls and Compliance

Role Summary:

Responsible for driving efficiencies across the Security regulatory Compliance programs, including PCI DSS, SOX, SOC1 and SWIFT. Foster a security controls culture to reduce overall cyber risk to IHG, ensuring control owners understand and are held accountable to operating required controls. Build strong partnerships across IT, Security and the business and influence others in order to mature the program and maintain regulatory compliance, while minimizing stakeholder impact.

Your Day to Day:

• Manage external assessors for security assessments (IT SOX, SOC1, SOC2, PCI, SWIFT) and drive control measurement automation for regulatory compliance controls.

• Liaise with SVP and VP stakeholders across Information Security, Technology Services, and various business units to enhance security policy adherence and drive action on Compliance gaps.

• Drive efficiencies in PCI, SOX, SOC1, SOC2 and SWIFT audits, ensuring accountability and quality in audit evidence and responses.

• Provide advisory support and oversight for remediation efforts and educate control owners to ensure security is built into operational processes.

• Maintain internal security controls framework and communicate compliance metrics and updates to executive-level audiences.

What We Need From You:

• 5-10 years of experience in information security, public accounting, or internal audit, focusing on IT controls audits and assessments, with strong knowledge of technology infrastructure.

• Preferred certifications include CISA, CISM, CISSP, or PCI ISA/QSA, along with advanced knowledge of IT control frameworks and regulations (e.g., PCI, SOX, NIST).

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to various management levels and stakeholders.

• Hands-on experience with internal/external auditors for security compliance assessments and demonstrated ability to automate compliance activities and manage projects effectively.

• Knowledge of security processes (e.g., identity management, vulnerability management) and experience with GRC platforms like ServiceNow, along with strong relationship-building skills.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $136,000. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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Important information :

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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