Position Title: Senior Risk Associate
Location: Chennai/Pune
Roles & responsibilities
∙The primary function of this position is to conduct IT control testing and risk assessments to identify potential technology risks and vulnerabilities.
∙Have a good understanding of the IT Risk & control framework and the underlying fundamentals on Risk Management
∙Involve in IT Control & Monitoring Design Assessment meetings and understand the monitoring steps and correlate with the controls.
∙Monitor the compliance of IT controls as appropriate to the regulatory requirement. This could be mostly in the Medium to High complex reviews with an Inherent Risk rating of 1 or 2
(predominantly)
∙Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and enforce robust control frameworks.
∙Stay abreast of emerging trends and regulatory changes in IT governance and SOX compliance.
∙Foster strong communication channels with key stakeholders, including IT teams, finance, and external auditors.
∙Provide regular updates on the status of SOX compliance initiatives.
∙Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT processes.
∙Develop and update IT policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
∙Communicate policies effectively to relevant stakeholders and ensure adherence across the organization.
Education and Experience:
∙4+ years of relevant experience in technology control consulting within FS industry, preferably consulting background.
∙Bachelor’s degree in information technology, accounting, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCIE, etc.) preferred.
∙Proven experience in IT controls testing within the financial services sector.
∙Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
∙Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
∙Strong communications and stakeholder management skills
∙Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to IT controls / Internal controls.
∙Demonstrated understanding of IT controls and gap identification.
∙Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Send your resumes to subramaniam@isss.org.uk.
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