Sr. Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst - Paze

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Sr. Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst provides comprehensive activities supporting information security governance, risk, and compliance, including but not limited to: developing, assessing and recommending security policies, standards, and procedure updates in accordance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements; conducting and leading risk management activities; driving security risk assessment and remediation activities; analyzing and improving the internal controls testing program; facilitating audits and assessments; information security issues oversight; developing and improving security training and awareness activities.

Essential Functions

• Plan and support the Security Governance, Risk and Compliance programs and department initiatives.
• Oversee the security policy program, which includes policy drafting, managing approvals in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance tool, facilitating cross-functional input, and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Design and improve internal control testing program and practices; advise management on control design and implementation.
• Provide consultation to management on regulatory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Act as Point of Contact and Project Manager for Information Technology and Security focused external and internal audits and assessments (SOC-2, GLBA, FISMA, PCI DSS, FFIEC, & others).
• Assess information security risk and recommend mitigation activities in alignment with Enterprise and Operational Risk Management requirements.
• Document work performed for all audits and assessments and provide support for required responses.
• Track and report on compliance metrics for assigned areas.
• Present to executive staff, business line leaders, and external customers on various security topics (risks, issues, policies, governance trends, compliance gaps, etc.).
• Participate and lead security awareness programs efforts (security awareness training, Company communications, events, etc.)
• Serve as a mentor for Security Governance, Risk and Compliance staff.
• Effectively communicate Security-related risks, control gaps/failures, and vulnerabilities to business owners.
• Lead the issues management efforts, including risk identification and remediation for Security.
• Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of systems and data.
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of direct/ related experience in security, governance, risk, and compliance, risk management, IT audit, information technology, or related.
• Proficient in ISO 27000, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53a, SIG, FFIEC handbooks, Service Organization Controls in accordance with SSAE No. 18, GLBA, and FCRA.
• Required certification in one of CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, GSNA, CGIH, or equivalent or ability to sit for one of the certifications within the first 12 months of hire
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with ability to present to peers and co-workers.
• Background and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
• Prior financial services or FinTech experience.
• Certifications in any of the following: Security+, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, GSNA, GCIH, or equivalent.
• Prior GRC, Information Security & Technology Consulting, or Advisory experience with leading consulting firms such as KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y, PWC is highly desirable.
• Experience with security-related technologies including GRC Technologies, Identity and Access Management tools, Single-sign-on technologies, and Security-focused systems.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The base pay scale for this position in:

Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $110,000 - $120,000.

New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $120,000 - $130,000.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.