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    4. IT Risk & Security Placement Milton Keynes 2023
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    The IT team here at VWFS are a customer focussed department that work as part of a global IT Team. They work in a fast moving industry where technology is at the core of delivering services and Innovation.

    The IT Risk and Security function provides enterprise-wide, risk-based security and governance capabilities to meet changing internal and external threat scenarios while supporting the achievement of IT and Organisational Strategic objectives

    There are two placement opportunities to gain further insight into other IT functions based on your degree discipline. You will gain invaluable, hands on experience with exposure to different IT functions, business departments and projects in order to develop and further your skills whilst learning how these functions work together to support the commercial goals of VWFS

    What you will be doing

    • You will support the ongoing monitoring and analysis of IT Risk and Cyber Security threats, ensuring risks relating to the use, ownership, operation and adoption of IT remain within the set risk standards
    • You will develop, manage and support IT Risk & Cyber security monitoring & reporting activities to ensure transparency and enable effective managerial decision making
    • You will support the co-ordination of IT Risk & Cyber security assessments to identify risks across the Organisation
    • You will work to ensure analysis and Cyber security assessments are completed by colleagues
    • You will work with multiple IT managers to develop & embed analytics
    • You will be responsible for planning and co-ordinating regulatory driven processes and associated remediation activities to ensure mitigating activities are delivered successfully
    • Maintenance and monitoring of the actions captured and tracked within the IT Risk Treatment Plan
    • You will be responsible for supporting and aligning Cyber security and IT Risk documentation with published HQ global standards, local needs and leading practice
    • Plan, develop and conduct regular training for employees in Cyber security awareness, risk management in policy & processes
    • You will be working closely with IT Supplier Management Team to monitor and collate risks relating to outsourced VWFS UK partners and 3rd parties

    What can you bring with you?

    • You will be enrolled at a University which offers a 1 year industrial placement
    • Working towards an IT or Business related degree with an interest in IT Risk & Security disciplines would be desirable
    • Interested in Cybersecurity, risk management including technologies & systems
    • You are a good verbal and written communicator
    • You have a strong work ethic and pay close attention to detail
    • You have the ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to collaborate in a team setting, as well as work independently

    What we can offer you

    • Salary of £20,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus and company pension scheme
    • A wealth of experience for your future career
    • A fun and sociable workplace to start your career - You’ll be joining a cohort of 48 undergraduates so you’ll have a large group of colleagues so that you can support each other throughout your placement year
    • Participate in Life Skills workshops, designed specifically for our Undergraduates
    • Access to a discounted loan car scheme
    • Chance to make a difference in the local community with various volunteering opportunities
    • Onsite Wellbeing Centre to support physical and mental health
    • Hybrid blend of working at our office based in Milton Keynes and working from home

    What to expect from the assessment process

    Once you have hit the apply button, you will be asked to complete multiple-choice questions to supplement your application. We’ll be in touch shortly after receiving your application to advise if you have been successful to complete an online video interview for you to tell us more about yourself.

    After completing your video interview, if successful, your final step in the journey will be for you to attend a virtual assessment centre, where there will be a Competency Based Interview, a Presentation and a Group Exercise. We will provide you with appropriate support and guidance prior to attending. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of our managers as well as our current Undergraduates. This process is designed to help both of us to work out if a placement here is the best next step for you.

    About Volkswagen Financial Services

    Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by offering a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems.

    We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.