Compliance and Risk Management Senior Specialist

Compliance and Risk Management Senior SpecialistThe IT Compliance and Information Security Analyst provides oversight of IT compliance and regulatory requirements, IT Security and controls, supports the application teams. This role will ensure applications/digital infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory standards, play a key role in Second Line of Defense, supporting IT assessments, and remediate gaps. This position provides support for internal and external audit activities while working closely with business partners to identify, assess, and manage IT related risks.

Our Company Technology is on an exciting transformation journey, and you will have a great opportunity to help us transform the Security area as well as Compliance and Regulatory requirementsMajor Responsibilities Include· Partner with Credit Application Teams to Implement and manage IT Controls· Provide Security & Control consulting to Application teams· Internal Audit and Third-Party Audit Support· Support Credit Internal Controls with IT related controls and deficiencies· Management of Comments identified by the Audit and application teams (development, implementation, and sustainability of Control Improvement Plans)· Conduct reviews of identified IT related audit Comments· Support Application teams with Detailed Risk Assessments and Threat Modeling· Support Vendor Management and Business Owners with due diligence for supplier onboarding· Support Credit Privacy and Compliance Attorneys with IT related regulatory requirements· Monitor GCP-Security Command Center to maintain visibility into the cloud compliance posture· Support Third Party consulting engagements· Maintain accurate JIRA User Stories and Backlog· Ensure the organization meets specific financial industry standardsExperience Required· Senior Specialist Exp: 7+ experience in relevant field.Experience Preferred· Finance/BankAdditional Information· Strong knowledge of company and Industry standard IT Controls and best security practices· Solid understanding of corporate policies (Information Security Policy, Finance Manual, Corporate Directives, etc.)· Understand risk and implement mitigating controls· Knowledge of risk management principles, including risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting.· Strong leadership skills and results oriented· Continuous controls process improvement mentality· Integrity - ability to "stand ground " for correct action and do the right thing· Demonstrated ability to take ownership and accountability of all work and responsibilities· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate effectively· Drafting and updating security procedures based on evolving threats and trends· Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and team building skills· Capable and comfortable working autonomouslyDesired experience· 5+ years of progressive experience in information security, IT risk, Compliance, Audit within a financial services or regulated environment.· 2+ years of an IT Auditor experience· Preferred candidate will have a proven track record in IT security and controls, demonstrated strong controls mindset· Experience within the Financial Services sector is highly desirable to navigate the complex regulatory requirements· Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and identify opportunities to integrate AI into the compliance lifecycle.· Industry Certifications a plus (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP)Required Qualifications· Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.