Cybersecurity Senior IT Analyst - Risk and Controls

The Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Risk Sr. Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the organization's risk management and compliance framework. This role oversees policy governance processes, manages control frameworks, and ensures effective control mapping across regulatory, industry, and internal requirements. The Sr. Analyst partners with business, technology, cybersecurity, audit, legal, and compliance teams to strengthen governance practices, reduce risk exposure, expand risk treatment tracking and support regulatory compliance initiatives.

Obtain a thorough understanding of our business processes, applications, standard programs, and reports as they related to privacy and data security. Analyze complex business processes or issues and quickly understand the business issues and related privacy and data challenges. Lead/Review/Perform risk assessments of new/existing technologies, data processing, policy exceptions and non-compliant 3 rd Party Vendors.

Identify process improvement opportunities; define improvement requirements; conduct detailed analysis; act as a liaison between the business and development resources; and support the communication/training efforts related to process changes. Work with the business to develop and monitor risk mitigation efforts. Ensure identified issues are tracked, reported, and resolved in a timely manner. Communicate effectively with data owners to identify needs and evaluate business solutions.

Work frequently with key business personnel across all divisions, domestically and globally. Exhibit personal ownership and accountability for continuous improvement. Deliver informative, well-organized presentations. Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Lead in the development and implementation of cybersecurity policy, standards, and procedures in alignment with our framework, best practices, and organizational objectives.

Work with IT and security teams to enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures. Regularly review and update existing cybersecurity policy, standards, and procedures to reflect changes in technology, emerging threats, and evolving business needs. Identify critical issues with ease. Exhibit confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging privacy laws and best practices when solving business problems.

Push creative thinking beyond the boundaries of existing company practices and mindsets. Facilitate effective team interaction. Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions. Seek and participate in development opportunities beyond training required by us. Complete special projects as requested This is a remote position. This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Education & Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) or in lieu of a degree, at least 12 years in experience in the field of Information Technology or Business (work experience or a combination of education and work experience in the field of Information Technology or Business). 5+ years in IT and/or Business. Experience assessing and evaluating business risk. Skill set includes leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, organizational skills, excellent communication (oral and written), capability to work inde