The IT Risk Analyst will learn how to support the technology organization along with the various risk, controls, and compliance functions at Transamerica. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Technology, 1st Line IT Risk, Information Security, Internal Controls, Internal Audit and/or external consultants. This position is part of the 2nd Line of Defense and reports to the Director of IT Risk Management. Final placement and compensation will be based on the candidate’s overall experience.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Technology and Risk stakeholders in maintaining data within the Company’s GRC tooling.

  • Assist with the completion of technology risk assessments and major incident monitoring.

  • Support the development and oversight of metrics and reporting capabilities.

  • Discuss milestones and workflow progress on open tickets with various teams.

  • Monitor ticket progress, follow up on action plans, review supporting evidence and work with teams on extension requests when necessary to limit past due action plans.

  • Prepare reports/memos that detail the results of Risk work and improvement recommendations.

  • Demonstrate excellent written communication skills when providing detailed updates on workflow progress

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or business field, or equivalent knowledge in risk management and controls

  • Three years of experience working with internal controls, audit, or risk management

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to provide information in a clear, concise manner

  • Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CIA

  • Knowledge of Audit Assurance Framework requirements.

  • Financial services experience

  • Experience with GRC solutions

  • Knowledge of public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc.) 

  • Big 4 public accounting experience working with controls within the Sarbanes Oxley environment. 

  • Knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities

Working Conditions

*Commuting Remote employees will need to report to a Company office location at times in Cedar Rapids, IA, but will perform their work primarily remotely.*

The US salary for this position generally ranges between $62,000 - $73,800 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. 

 

Additionally in the US, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

 

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