IT Compliance Specialist-Chicago

Job description

JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

In this role you will be responsible for driving the implementation, documentation, maintenance and improvement of controls supporting AGCS IT processes. You will conduct and/or oversee control testing to ensure compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices (COBIT, ITIL).
Additionally you will proactively coordinate the response to internal and external audit findings (such as external audits and ICOFR/Sarbanes-Oxley requirements).
You will also assist in the identification, the collection and the assessment of key IT Risks, and will support the various IT Departments in the mitigation of risks and the remediation of deficiencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Internal Controls reviews (ICOFR)

Work directly with IT Management and staff to ensure appropriate ownership over and effective testing of key controls

#Coordinate development of routine procedures and implementation of action steps with the various IT Departments

Review proposed infrastructure & network changes to ensure compliance and approved change control process

Conduct ICOFR training for IT staff and promote IT Risk & Audit Coordination as central point of contact for IT ICOFR and audit reporting

Conduct and/or oversee ICOFR control testing to ensure compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices

Propose, create and review documentation for IT controls, working with stakeholders to continuously improve and globalize processes

Audit Coordination

Coordinate the audit reviews with IT staff

Work directly with internal and external auditors to facilitate review process

Monitor and report on all audit findings, including non-IT audits where IT findings are determined

IT Risk Management

Coordinate regular IT Risk reviews with the Management, assess IT risk level and identify action plans

Facilitate reporting to AGCS Chief Risk Office

IT Compliance Standards

Coordinate the compliance of Group and corporate standards, including but not limited to Group IT Standards

Support IT in communicating and implementing global and Group wide initiatives

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Assist with inquiries from Legal and regulatory entities, coordinating and facilitating responses to inquiries for IT information

Develop and improve workflows, processes, compliance standards and documentation requirements, security and control systems

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Required experience

3-5 years professional IT experience (ideally financial services sector)

2-3 years of experience in IT audit and/or IT internal control

Master degree in related field is required, preferably in IT or business administration

Good understanding of processes of insurance business as well as a strong appreciation of risks and controls applicable

Experience in managing projects and tasks in a global environment and with remote teams

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley or ICOFR reporting in an IT environment

Very good command of the English language (verbal and written) is mandatory. Other languages, especially German, would be beneficial

Technical skills

Good understanding of governance, risk and compliance topics

Ability to understand and interpret technical designs of databases, platforms, architecture, etc. to including ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF and/or PRINCE2

Process workflow & documentations skills

Handling of IT audit & Internal Control and ICOFR/SOX compliance

Knowledge of IT security concepts (logical security, access management)

Knowledge of ITIL processes

Experience in IT risk management

Understanding of SDLC (Software development life cycle) and service

General skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to tailor communication to a multinational audience

Strong business acumen and client service mentality

Very good analytical and facilitation skills

Proven experience in complex and international organization, as well as the ability to work independently and accurately under time pressure

Reference Code

AGCS-4679851-2

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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is the Allianz center for corporate and specialist risk, servicing clients worldwide across the whole spectrum of marine, aviation, corporate and industrial insurance.

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