Wadim Wesolek
IT and Security Controls Testing Manager @Nationwide Building Society
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WORK HISTORY
IT and Security Controls Testing Manager @Nationwide Building Society
I lead assurance reviews across Information Security, Technology, and Data Privacy (~15 annually), managing a team of up to 10 consultants. I scope, plan, and deliver reviews end-to-end, engaging senior stakeholders (ExCo-1/2) to drive remediation of issues.Key highlights:• Shaped policy updates aligned with GDPR, PECR, NIST2, and COBIT• Built the Coordinated Assurance Plan, cutting ~15% of duplicate reviews accross all LoDs• Led Data Privacy initiatives, resolving major audit actions for the department• Streamlined external audit testing — boosting reliance on internal testing from 2 to 7 areas• Contributed to tooling and UAT for a new Controls Testing platformTrusted to represent the department at governance forums and drive strategic risk initiatives.
EDUCATION
1349 IB World School
IB Diploma
University of Birmingham
LLB Law with Business Studies, Law
ABOUT WADIM WESOLEK
I have 10+ years experience in IT risk, Information Security and Data Privacy accross multiple sectors. My experience focuses on enhancing risk posture and control maturity of organisations. With a passion for innovation, I\'ve spearheaded the automation of testing processes and played a key role in optimizing assurance lifecycles.I have extensive experience relating to IT frameworks governance and implementation, including SOX, COBIT, ITIL and NIST.My expertise spans IT controls, governance, and risk management, with experience in multiple technologies and platforms such as SAP and Cloud. I managed assurance projects related to cyber-security, technology, data privacy, financial controls, and IT infrastructure.I hold numerous certifications including CIPP/E, CRISC and CISA. and provided input into technical literature such as ISACA\'s \"IT audit fundamentals\" certification.
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