Senior IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst

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New York, NY
Hybrid
95K-177K Annually
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The Role

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Summary
As a Senior IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst, you are a motivated and strategic contributor with a strong background in IT governance operations and policy management. As a subject matter expert for the IT Governance Operations team, you will:

  • Create information protection policies and standards.
  • Evaluate and review deviations from information protection policies and standards.
  • Manage the lifecycle and administration of policies and standards.
  • Promote awareness of policies and standards.


Above all, you demand excellence from yourself and handle tasks with the highest degree of accuracy and discretion.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive governance framework for IT policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Oversee the entire policy and standard lifecycle, including creation, review, revision, approval, communication, and retirement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies and standards align with business objectives, regulatory requirements (NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500), and industry best practices such as NIST 800-53 and NIST CSF.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure policies and standards are communicated effectively, supporting training and awareness initiatives.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends, regulations, and best practices related to IT governance and proactively integrate them into the organization's processes.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline governance processes, optimize workflows, and automate policy and standard management tasks.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence within the IT governance function.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in MIS, cybersecurity or related field
  • Five or more years of experience in information systems, systems audit, or GRC with a demonstrated knowledge in policies, standards, and processes
  • Proven ability to design and implement IT policies and standards.
  • Strong ability to independently identify and resolve critical and complex issues through effective problem-solving skills.
  • Strong ability to maintain and strengthen relationships; ability to effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external partners.
  • Proven organizational savvy with demonstrated tact and diplomacy.
  • Proven ability in dealing with ambiguity.


What distinguishes you:

  • Excellent social skills: emotional intelligence, collaboration, approachability, and authenticity.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar are highly desirable.
  • Experience with ServiceNow


Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$95,130.00
Pay Range - End:
$176,670.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.
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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups

What the Team is Saying

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33,000 Employees
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Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

You’ll Like It Here

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years.

Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs.

We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/

Why Work With Us

We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community. 

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