IT Risk & Compliance Senior Manager

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

We are looking for an experienced IT Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen our organisation's risk management and compliance framework. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, security, and regulatory compliance of our IT landscape.

• Contract of employment
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria platform, sports card, social fund, retirement pension plan, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to the HBO Max platform
• Work-life balance initiatives: well-being platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Support Program, film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
• Training and development: training platform, co-financing of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Engagement Club - the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups, online meetings with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, ecological and social initiatives
• Access to parking spaces

• IT Risk Management Oversight: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all IT systems, operations, and project lifecycles.
• SOX & ITIL Alignment: Map ITIL processes and SOX controls to global governance standards, prioritizing automated controls to increase efficiency.
• Control Activities: Plan, execute, and monitor periodic control activities to maintain compliance.
• Risk Assessment Frameworks: Implement best-practice risk assessment strategies.
• Project & Product Support: Guide product teams in integrating compliance requirements early in the development lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive refinement of compliance frameworks and risk management processes.
• Business Continuity: Ensure minimal disruption to critical IT services and business operations.
• Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP):
• Identify Vulnerabilities: Pinpoint potential system weaknesses.
• Prioritize Recovery: Assess risks and establish recovery strategies (RTO/RPO).
• Test and Maintain: Develop, document, and regularly test DR plans to ensure resilience.
• Coordinate: Lead cross-departmental efforts for a unified response.
• Innovate: Integrate new technologies (e.g., AI in monitoring) into recovery systems.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the Risk & Compliance team

• Proven experience in IT Risk, Audit, Compliance, or IT Governance
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and SOX controls
• Experience in managing risk within complex IT environments
• Leadership experience (team management or project leadership)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across functions
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution capability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in international / matrix organisations
• Familiarity with governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO, etc.)
• Background in media, digital, or large-scale technology environments