Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary:
The IT Compliance Analyst's primary goal is to ensure the company adheres to industry laws and regulations while maintaining robust IT controls. This role involves analyzing IT practices and policies to identify compliance issues, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and assessing the effectiveness of key IT control frameworks and regulations. The analyst will recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance and support the company's ethical IT operations. Regular review and research into the latest regulations and frameworks are essential to this position.
Duties/Responsibilities: - Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with legal and ethical IT guidelines.
- Review and research governing authorities' rules, regulations, and key IT control frameworks to remain informed about applicable standards.
- Identify and assess compliance and potential compliance risks associated with the company's and clients' IT operations and activities.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate compliance effectiveness and operational performance.
- Assist in the development and updating of compliance policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular IT compliance audits and reviews to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, and key IT controls.
- Prepare compliance reports, presenting findings and KPI analysis to management and regulatory bodies.
- Provide compliance training to employees to foster awareness and understanding of policies, regulations, and key controls.
- Investigate compliance violations and breaches, recommending appropriate corrective actions and resolutions.
- Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, reports, and actions taken, including KPI tracking.
- Offer guidance and advice to management and departments on compliance-related matters, particularly in relation to key IT controls and frameworks.
- Recommend improvements to compliance processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct testing and sampling of data to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and assess key IT controls.
- Foster a culture of compliance within the company by promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory frameworks and controls.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities: - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with key IT controls and control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST).
- Familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g.,HIPAA, SOX).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ethical and principled approach to compliance.