Senior First Line Risk & Controls Analyst - IT Audit

Job Description

Summary :

The GTS First Line Risk & Control Shareholder Support team provides governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance services to GTS to support and enable GTS leadership in achieving strategic objectives.

The Senior First Line Risk & Control Analyst conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls. To ensure that control objectives are being met and we can provide reasonable level of assurance to all key stakeholders.

This position is focused on global delivery providing centralized services and supporting global program build-out.

Responsibilities :

On a day-to-day basis, this position will perform responsibilities such as some or all the following :

• Review implementation of control requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.
• Identify and report on the determination of gaps in design or controls exist and providing recommendations for remediation and implementation of mitigating controls.
• Identify control requirements specific to an information technology (IT) system in all phases of the system life cycle.
• Collaborate with first line in development of action plans to assess the adequacy of action taken by management to remediate open items
• Drive compliance / audit activities as assigned in relation to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), IT Control Framework, Service Operation Control audits, manage internal / external audit engagements and third-party business reviews
• Support control assessments first time and ongoing (Process, Application, and Infrastructure)
• Participate in the policy standards implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with applicable control policy.
• Drive and support in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, procedures relating to internal controls
• Drive audit findings and recommendations to ensure that appropriate mitigation actions are taken.
• Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure that system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs).
• Assess, define, and execute on control optimization
• Support the verification that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address control requirements consistent with organization goals and objectives
• Support the key stakeholders throughout Aegon on IT control framework and control consultant
• Engage and collaborate with second line to demonstrate the design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Support Cloud AWS (Amazon Web Service), Microsoft Azure control implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $93,600- $105,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including  qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

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

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegonacquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.