Governance Risk & Compliance Specialist

Job Description:

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This is an IT compliance specialist role in bp's global Digital Compliance team.

The DGRC organisation fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust by promoting good governance, effective risk management, and regulatory compliance. These capabilities help bp balance security with usability, optimize technology investments, and proactively counter cyber threats.

Let me tell you about the role

As part of the digital compliance team, you are responsible for delivering key aspects of the global IT compliance program including IT SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley). You will provide advice to digital teams on compliance requirements and IT controls, support them as they operate their services, assess projects and changes to identify compliance risks, lead IT SOX management testing performed, and support them through external IT audits, with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA and HANA DB environments.

What you will deliver

• Enable the delivery of the global IT compliance program
• Advise on compliance management, audit, and testing approaches for IT SOX, particularly within SAP S/4HANA and HANA DB environments
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, evidence requests, issue discussions, and audit closure
• Support technology teams through projects and changes to identify and manage compliance risks
• Provide subject-matter expertise on SAP S/4HANA and HANA DB- IT controls, automated application controls including access management, change management, and IT operations
• Highlight and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on how AI and automation can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls
• Establish relationships with and monitor the performance of key digital partners

What you will need to be successful

Education

You'll have a tertiary level education and/or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience

• Experience in a similar governance, risk, and compliance role within a large-scale organisation
• Hands-on experience with IT SOX compliance in SAP S/4HANA and HANA DB environments
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of IT controls, particularly within SAP platforms
• Experience delivering compliance, audit, or testing programs
• Experience forming effective and collaborative partnerships with digital and technology teams

Leadership and EQ

• Uphold bp's code of conduct and values
• Promote strong team ethics based on doing the right thing
• Able to apply judgment and common sense – you use insight and good judgment to inform actions and respond to situations as they arise
• Naturally look beyond own area to consider the bigger picture and/or perspective of others
• Self-aware and able to recognize and manage your impact on others.
• Cultural fluency – you operate across cultural boundaries with sensitivity.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people's lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

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

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