Tech GRC – Second Line of Defense Assessor

Technology GRC Analyst (2LOD) – Pune, India 

Are you looking to take your Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) skills to a whole new level? How about unleashing your skills in a hugely successful business that is committed to moving money for the better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join the Western Union as a Technology GRC Analyst for our Global Technology GRC, 2nd Line Defense team.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this unique global role, you will be part of our Technology GRC team responsible for assessing effectiveness of IT Internal controls against COBIT, supporting RCSA processes and risk management, and reporting of Technology compliance and identifying areas for improvement.

Role Responsibilities

• You will be in a support role to the Tech GRC Manager and Tech GRC Director. Also assist in the definition, design, and execution of internal Technology assessments of controls, processes, policies, and risks.
• Instigate and manage initiatives to drive improvement to the Technology control environment including effective design of critical and key controls assesses against COBIT.
• Working with the Senior Assessor, you will prepare and communicate findings and recommendations with Technology leadership and policy/control owners.
• Ensure the appropriate policies, control, standard and procedures are regularly updated, reviewed, and approved.
• Work with control owners to monitor key control effectiveness, Key control indicators.
• Make sure all the control findings or issues gets closed prior to agreed date.
• Working with the Senior Assessor, you will be responsible for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of our internal IT controls and report on these findings to senior management with your recommendations.
• Evaluate Design and Operating effectiveness our internal Critical and Key controls and frameworks.
• You will work closely with senior members of the Technology team to evaluate operational risk.

Role Requirements

• Degree IT, Computer Science, Information Security or similar field. 
• At least 3 years of experience in IT Risk/IT Control Management/IT Audit/TPRM/IT Control Testing and assessment area.
• Experience in testing IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and cybersecurity controls.
• Ability to assess control design and operational effectiveness.
• Ability to interpret audit findings and support remediation efforts.
• Proficiency in data analysis, control gap identification, and risk reporting.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, databases, application, and cloud environments.
• Experience in working with 1LOD teams/Internal Audit/External Auditors.
• Ability to communicate risk issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with framework and Standards like CRISC/CISM/CISA/ITIL/COBIT/ISO27001 any one of them (certification a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with a strong focus on operational risk.
• You’ll be a team player that can successfully complete tasks independently and build/maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Team player with high attention to detail.
• Fast learning and high self-motivation.
• English is required in both written and verbal.
• Effective Communication and stakeholder management skills.  

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your India specific benefits include:

• Employees Provident Fund [EPF]
• Gratuity Payment
• Public holidays
• Annual Leave, Sick leave, Compensatory leave, and Maternity / Paternity leave
• Annual Health Check up
• Hospitalization Insurance Coverage (Mediclaim)
• Group Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance Coverage, Business Travel Insurance
• Cab Facility
• Relocation Benefit

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

07-23-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.