Security and Compliance Specialist

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Role purpose

We’re looking for a Security and Compliance Specialist who is passionate about protecting integrity and driving excellence in global education to join our dynamic Business Assurance team and help safeguard the world’s most trusted English language testing system — IELTS.

In this full time permanent role based out of our Pasig city office at Manila, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of IELTS operations across the Philippines. You’ll conduct audits, lead investigations, and monitor compliance activities to uphold global standards. Through audits, investigations, and ongoing monitoring, you will identify risks, implement best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security and compliance policies and procedures.Your insights will help shape best practices and drive continuous improvement across our network.

What you'll do

• Conducting audits and investigations to ensure test security and compliance.
• Monitoring and resolving security incidents across Paper-Based and IELTS On Computer formats.
• Supporting new test centre onboarding through risk assessments.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed best practices.
• Representing IDP and IELTS in partner forums and internal business functions.

What we are looking for

We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for process improvement. You’ll need to be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will have: 

• Experience in audit, compliance, investigations, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of operational processes and security protocols.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.