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Job Description:
Business Technology Risk and Compliance (BT Risk) is hiring a Senior Governance Analyst to assist in the execution of technology risk management projects. This position is responsible for helping ensure projects associated with the development, enhancement, maintenance or enforcement of IT policies, standards related to policies, procedures and controls are relevant and reasonable to their respective areas, and to make suggestions for improvement, as needed.
The successful candidate for this position should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work with all levels of management. The candidate should also possess the ability to manage multiple, concurrent, tasks and priorities, some with tight deadlines.
- Gain and demonstrate a good understanding of the DFS technology environment and how it supports the business.
- Monitor BT policies and standards. Analyze and report on issues within policies and standards, rationalize and recommend changes.
- Utilize various IT frameworks (COBIT 5, ITIL, etc.), guidelines and best practices to evaluate and make practical recommendations on IT policies, procedures, standards and controls.
- Provide governance reviews on internal controls and procedures as requested.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships that foster collaboration.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Financial Services Industry and IT developments.
- Participate as a compliance representative, as needed, for special projects within the Department.
- Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
Skills:
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Business Management
- 5+ years related experience in process analysis, audit (internal or external), or management consulting
- Strong written communication skills
- Familiarity with internal control environments and their related policies and standards as related to information technology. Knowledge of Archer GRC helpful, knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
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