Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The RoleYour Role:As a Workday Risk & Controls Consultant, you will support governance, risk, compliance, and controls activities across Workday and related enterprise systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders, risk teams, auditors, cyber security teams, and technology delivery functions to ensure effective control execution, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement. The role focuses on strengthening ERP governance, improving control effectiveness, supporting risk mitigation activities, and driving sustainable compliance across both project delivery and business-as-usual operations.
What Will You Do :- Perform compliance assurance, control testing, monitoring, and governance activities across Workday, IT, operational, and regulatory control environments.
- Support audit readiness by validating evidence, maintaining documentation, tracking issues, and coordinating remediation activities across technology and business teams.
- Partner with internal and external auditors, compliance teams, and stakeholders to support audits, certification activities, customer reviews, and regulatory assessments.
- Develop and maintain risk, control, governance, and compliance artefacts supporting ERP platforms, SDLC processes, operational controls, and business functions.
- Execute and support User Access Reviews (UAR), Segregation of Duties (SoD) assessments, privileged access monitoring, Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes, and change compliance reviews.
- Monitor and assess controls related to SDLC, change management, cyber resilience, disaster recovery, access management, and ongoing operational activities.
- Develop management reports, dashboards, metrics, and compliance insights while identifying control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of automation, machine learning, robotic process automation (RPA), and AI-enabled control monitoring solutions.
Your Future at Kyndryl
The career path ahead is full of exciting opportunities to grow and advance within the job family. With dedication and hard work, you can climb the ladder to higher bands, achieving coveted positions such as Principal Engineer or Vice President of Software. These roles not only offer the chance to inspire and innovate, but also bring with them a sense of pride and accomplishment for having reached the pinnacle of your career in the software industry.
Who You AreYou're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Experience :- 3+ years of experience in risk, controls, compliance, governance, audit, ERP controls, or related functions within complex global organizations.
- Experience working with Tier-1 ERP platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 across implementation, transformation, or operational support environments.
- Experience engaging with internal controls, compliance functions, internal audit, external audit, risk management, or Big 4 advisory teams.
- Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, internal control frameworks, audit methodologies, risk management, and governance practices.
- Experience supporting User Access Reviews (UAR), Segregation of Duties (SoD), privileged access monitoring, Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes, and change management controls.
- Experience supporting SDLC controls, evidence collection, compliance monitoring, remediation management, and audit readiness activities.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, control testing, and compliance reporting.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise :- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or equivalent audit, governance, risk, or compliance certification preferred.
- Experience supporting governance, risk, and controls activities within Workday environments, including ERP transformation and operational governance initiatives.
- Experience working in SOX-regulated, highly regulated, or compliance-driven organizations with strong audit and controls requirements.
- Exposure to automation technologies including RPA, Machine Learning, AI, or Agentic AI solutions for compliance monitoring and control optimization.
- Experience developing compliance dashboards, KPI reporting, control scorecards, management reporting, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Being YouThe "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can ExpectYour career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what's next.
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