Governance Risk & Compliance Specialist

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: IT Compliance Specialist – H and I Role overview You will work with This is an IT compliance specialist role in bp’s global Digital Compliance team. The DGRC organization 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 bp’s digital compliance team, manages bp’s global IT compliance programs including cyber security, digital resilience, IT SOx, privacy, and manage bp’s policy and compliance framework. As part of this team you will be responsible for delivering a key aspect of that global IT compliance program. You will work as part of a global team supporting all bp’s global businesses and be responsible for delivering services that ensure bp meets its global IT compliance obligations, meets industry standards, delivers contractual requirements and manages bp’s compliance risks. 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, support internal and external audits and advise on remediation. What you will deliver You will: Enable the delivery of the information security and IT compliance program, including the delivery of annual audits and control testing programs. Advice on compliance management processes, scope audit and testing approaches for security and IT compliance programs. Experience utilizing GRC tools for risk assessments, controls management, policy compliance, issue and remediation tracking, audit management, attestation campaigns, continuous controls monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Experience implementing and optimizing technology-enabled compliance processes and integrating GRC solutions with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Azure, ServiceNow, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions. Support technology teams through projects and changes as required to identify and manage compliance risks and requisite controls. Support regulatory registration, self-assessment and facilitate audit delivery for your region and specialist area of compliance. Highlight and deliver continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus accelerating the use of AI and automation to improve effectiveness and efficiency of compliance Establish relationships with and monitor performance of key partners in the delivery of compliance. What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications) Education You’ll have a tertiary level education and/or equivalent relevant work experience. Experience Experience in a similar governance, risk and compliance role for a large-scale organization Hands on experience, knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, security standards and IT control frameworks Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based compliance advice and constructive challenge to stakeholders. Delivery of regulatory compliance, audit and IT control testing programs Experience forming effective and collaborative partnerships with other digital teams Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance requirements into business outcomes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on automation and operational excellence. 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. Why join bp Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner! At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and high-reaching environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reas