Job Description
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is looking for an IT Analyst/Writer – Issue Closure / Regulatory-driven Response, Execution and Reporting for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in lower Manhattan, New York City, NY.
The role will act as a contractor in the Technology Governance Office (TGO) supporting IT remediation activities for Markets and Enterprise Technology (MET) U.S. related to regulatory finding(s). This resource will work with the Strategy & Funding and Change Management U.S. remediation workstreams, focusing on review and challenge of regulatory committed ISSUE CLOSURE package for completed milestones.
This person will assist in the development, documentation, and completion of issue closure packages to support ongoing efforts to satisfy regulatory exam findings. This will include ensuring that specific individual strategic milestones, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the TGO team’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
For the Strategy & Funding and Change Management U.S. IT and Cyber remediation workstreams:
Write technology regulatory issue closure packages to ensure successful completion of committed milestones
Review and perform valid challenge on issue closure package stories, artifacts, and associated evidence as per industry guidance and regulatory needs
Work with issue / task owners on issue closure package updates ensure quality standards are met
Coordinate closure packages to be submitted to Internal Quality Assurance and Internal Audit teams
Ensure all activities performed are in accordance with regulatory requirements (i.e., FFIEC, NYDFS, FRB), internal policies and procedures.
Collaborate with senior technology partners and key stakeholders to ensure effective communication of issue closure package content, requirements, and documentation.
Actively monitor progress of issue closure package validation to ensure successful completion against strict committed deadlines.
Escalate issue closure package delivery risks, issues, and dependencies to workstream lead and senior/executive management.
Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence throughout the issue remediation process to keep artifact repositories updated.
Advisory level support as a process SME to issue / task owners.
Required Skills:
5+ Years as a Business Analyst or equivalent
5+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:
Technology (1st Line of Defense – role supporting IT applications, hardware, software, architecture, infrastructure or IT platforms from an internal control perspective)
Risk Management (2nd line of Defense – i.e., Operational or Technology Risk)
Internal Audit (3rd line of Defense)
Internal Controls or IT Risk (1B Roles)
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FRB, NYSDFS)
Familiarity with industry best practices, guidance, and frameworks (FFIEC, NIST, ISO, COBIT)
Excellent writing, presentation, and oral communication
High analytical and assessment skills
Ability to connect with stakeholders throughout the organization
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks with independence and urgency.
Attention to detail
Experience in Financial Institution
Internal auditing experience an asset
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider that is driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You will be part of a diverse team based on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do, and find your passion at work. Find us at https://sgainc.com/.
SGA is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. SGA ensures access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, as well as our services, programs, and activities. For a request for accommodation or assistance under our policy, please go to our company’s EEO page.