Principal, Technical Assurance Americas

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We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction te

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Join us as a Technical Assurance Principal in Santiago, where you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of complex technical projects. In this senior position, you will drive assurance strategies, oversee risk management frameworks, and work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest engineering and operational standards. You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding decision-making through expert insight and robust governance processes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Key Responsibilities include Develop an annual plan for operational risk and capital project audit projects for Business Unit and Corporate Businesses/Functions, based on assessment of key Group and Business risks and cognisant of the requirements of the Risk and Assurance (RAG) policy and the embedded three lines model. Lead delivery of the operational risk assurance plan for Business Unit and Corporate Businesses/Functions. Plan, resource and manage delivery of 3rd line operation and capital project operational risk assurance audits so that projects are delivered on time ensuring consistent application of the Risk and Internal Audit methodology and relevant industry standards. Ensure that all assignments are conducted in accordance with Risk and Internal Audit standards, methodology and are in line with the annual plan. Deliver audits in a way that acts as a catalyst for change and improvement. Conduct analysis of Operational Risk Assurance audit findings within Business Unit and Corporate Businesses/Functions to identify themes and issues for management to address. Communicate findings to Risk and Internal Audit managers and other stakeholders regarding ramifications of control weaknesses Prepare analysis of actions arising from Operational Risk Assurance audit findings within Business Unit and Corporate Businesses/Functions as they are closed by management to obtain evidence for subject matter experts to verify adequacy of action taken by management. Prepare all Operational Risk Assurance papers for Business Unit and Corporate Businesses/Functions audit, safety & sustainable development committees or operational management for review by line manager. Prepare submissions of Operational Risk Assurance results for AA plc audit, sustainability committees for review by line manager. Attend meetings and participate as necessary in the presentation of key audit and risk matters to executive management or audit and safety & sustainable development committees. Contribute to the development of Operational Risk Assurance through active participation in Risk and Internal Audit management meetings and discussions. Contribute to the development of the methodology for Operational Risk Assurance. People / Team Demonstrate behaviour in line with the Group's values, standards and a professional workplace. Develop your performance in line with the Group's policies and systems (e.g. performance management, talent management) in order to achieve business goals. As part of this: Develop a clear and aligned work plan; Foster a constructive and productive working environment; Drive delivery of objectives and being account for your work. Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with your leader, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve business goals Contribute to the broader business by working with others in such a way that it optimises the overall business results, rather than just your team's Financial Develop and, once it's approved, monitor and manage the budget for your area. Identify any opportunities for improved cost management and either address these, or raise them with your manager as appropriate. Management of consulting spend and delivering sustainable value by delivering efficiencies in terms of the value received in comparison to the amount of money spent. Work Processes Fully understand the policies, processes and systems which apply to your work. Identify any issues around these that interfere with your ability to complete work or meet the plan / strategy. For processes within your authority, make the required changes. For others, escalate these issues to seek action and / or look for alternative solutions. Knowledge required: Relevant company policies, procedures, standards and controls including Group Technical Standards Knowledge of following applications: Teammate+ Internal Audit and Risk modules Audit software tools e.g.: Alteryx, ACL, IDEA, etc A solid grasp of audit and risk management techniques and practices Project control software e.g. Primavera and/or Prism

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