IT Compliance Specialist-Chicago
Chicago (Cook County) IT development
Job description
JOB PURPOSE/ROLE
In this role you will be responsible for driving the implementation, documentation, maintenance and improvement of controls supporting AGCS IT processes. You will conduct and/or oversee control testing to ensure compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices (COBIT, ITIL).
Additionally you will proactively coordinate the response to internal and external audit findings (such as external audits and ICOFR/Sarbanes-Oxley requirements).
You will also assist in the identification, the collection and the assessment of key IT Risks, and will support the various IT Departments in the mitigation of risks and the remediation of deficiencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
IT Internal Controls reviews (ICOFR)
Work directly with IT Management and staff to ensure appropriate ownership over and effective testing of key controls
#Coordinate development of routine procedures and implementation of action steps with the various IT Departments
Review proposed infrastructure & network changes to ensure compliance and approved change control process
Conduct ICOFR training for IT staff and promote IT Risk & Audit Coordination as central point of contact for IT ICOFR and audit reporting
Conduct and/or oversee ICOFR control testing to ensure compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices
Propose, create and review documentation for IT controls, working with stakeholders to continuously improve and globalize processes
Audit Coordination
Coordinate the audit reviews with IT staff
Work directly with internal and external auditors to facilitate review process
Monitor and report on all audit findings, including non-IT audits where IT findings are determined
IT Risk Management
Coordinate regular IT Risk reviews with the Management, assess IT risk level and identify action plans
Facilitate reporting to AGCS Chief Risk Office
IT Compliance Standards
Coordinate the compliance of Group and corporate standards, including but not limited to Group IT Standards
Support IT in communicating and implementing global and Group wide initiatives
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Assist with inquiries from Legal and regulatory entities, coordinating and facilitating responses to inquiries for IT information
Develop and improve workflows, processes, compliance standards and documentation requirements, security and control systems
KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Required experience
3-5 years professional IT experience (ideally financial services sector)
2-3 years of experience in IT audit and/or IT internal control
Master degree in related field is required, preferably in IT or business administration
Good understanding of processes of insurance business as well as a strong appreciation of risks and controls applicable
Experience in managing projects and tasks in a global environment and with remote teams
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley or ICOFR reporting in an IT environment
Very good command of the English language (verbal and written) is mandatory. Other languages, especially German, would be beneficial
Technical skills
Good understanding of governance, risk and compliance topics
Ability to understand and interpret technical designs of databases, platforms, architecture, etc. to including ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF and/or PRINCE2
Process workflow & documentations skills
Handling of IT audit & Internal Control and ICOFR/SOX compliance
Knowledge of IT security concepts (logical security, access management)
Knowledge of ITIL processes
Experience in IT risk management
Understanding of SDLC (Software development life cycle) and service
General skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to tailor communication to a multinational audience
Strong business acumen and client service mentality
Very good analytical and facilitation skills
Proven experience in complex and international organization, as well as the ability to work independently and accurately under time pressure
Reference Code
AGCS-4679851-2
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