Sr IT Compliance Analyst - IT Services Gm Financial
Arlington, TX

Job Description

Overview

The Sr IT Compliance Analyst will lead IT compliance initiatives for GM Financial. As the direct interface between audit groups and the Information Technology Department, the IT Compliance Analyst is responsible for providing guidance to management on critical aspects of external and internal audit initiatives. The Sr IT Compliance Analyst will work to improve the overall posture of IT Compliance at GM Financial.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES

* Develop, coordinate, and lead the compliance activities of IT Compliance Analyst teams, including scheduling of tasks and review of work efforts
* Responsible for developing and delivering metrics to demonstrate compliance project progress to management
* Identify areas where technology processes need to be established or improved
* Using a formal method for process improvement (Six Sigma, etc), partner with IT personnel to develop and implement processes improvements, changes, or new processes
* Provide services to IT personnel in the development of policy, standard, and process
* Analyze and interpret audit requests, findings and reports to provide consultation and expert advice on how to formally respond and remediate issues
* Lead compliance projects across various IT areas
* Develop and execute compliance reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of general controls and operating processes, including documentation, presentations and action plan remediation assistance
* Provide consultation and expert advice to management on scope and focus of IT compliance initiatives
* Be the escalation point for compliance analyst teams if appropriate and timely responses to audit issues are not received, reporting to management if necessary
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Conform with all corporate policies and procedures

Qualifications

Knowledge

* Advanced knowledge of business processes for supported business groups
* Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations
* Advanced working knowledge of information systems and operations systems for supported business groups
* In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (eg, ISO , NIST, FFIEC, etc)
* Knowledge of GM Financials core business functions, policies and procedures
* Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and best practices
* Knowledgeable of best practices in information technology governance and regulatory landscape for financial institutions
* Significant experience in a large and complex business environment

Skills

* Ability to effectively lead, organize, and supervise
* Ability to interact with staff at all levels
* Ability to meet expected delivery dates and the tasks necessary to achieve objectives
* Ability to work directly with senior level management
* Advanced experience with data visualization concepts and tools
* Deadline oriented
* Excellent writing and speaking skills
* Good computer skills and conversance in information technology issues
* Must be a self-starter and able to manage the investigations function with minimal supervision
* Strong ability to analyze data using Excel for reporting and data mining purposes
* Strong in the use of Microsoft Office software
* Strong people skills

Education

* High School Diploma required
* Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

* 7-10 years required

Licenses

* CISA, CISSP, CIPP, or other compliance/technology related certifications preferred

Working Conditions

* Subject to stressful situations
* some travel required
* normal office environment
* Fast-paced office environment
* Strong focus on providing quality service to internal and external customers
* Work a flexible schedule including extended business hours, weekends and holidays
* Work additional hours based on production demands requiring mandatory overtime
* Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours
* Limited travel may be required to support business needs
* Must be able to deal with stressful office conditions while troubleshooting problems