Senior Analyst, Risk Management (CPA, CISA)

$82,000 - $127,000/Yr

Mastercard - O'Fallon, MO

Part-time - Mid Level

O'Fallon, MO

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Analyst, Risk Management will support the SOX Compliance program within the Finance Organization, focusing on the evaluation and management of IT controls. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective risk management and compliance with regulatory standards, while driving improvements in processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of various SOX program components, including IT scoping and risk assessment.
• Train stakeholders on IT control-related best practices.
• Conduct IT control testing and review, and provide remediation recommendations.
• Assess and determine the design effectiveness of IT controls.
• Assist with the formalization of SOX processes as part of SOX readiness efforts.
• Work with business owners to address potential control gaps that may require remediation.
• Partner with business owners and IT teams to assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls.
• Evaluate information produced by entity (IPE) for completeness and accuracy.
• Review third-party vendor attestation and audit reports, providing feedback to business leaders and risk owners.
• Liaise with regional financial and IT stakeholders as well as internal and external auditors.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely work products.
• Continuously identify efficiencies in the SOX program and opportunities for optimization of financial and operational processes and controls.
• Exhibit strong project management skills and hold self and others accountable to deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Requirements

• CPA, CISA or equivalent certification required.
• Extensive knowledge of IT general and application controls.
• Strong understanding of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity, NIST SP 800-53, CIS/SANS Top 20.
• Familiarity with SEC/PCAOB regulations, COSO, and US GAAP.
• Recent experience providing IT auditing or IT advisory-type services.
• Knowledge of best practices around IT controls.
• Working knowledge of current PCAOB Auditing and Accounting Standards.
• Experience with IT external audit or risk advisory services in a large, regulated organization.
• Knowledge of common enterprise and web application technologies.
• Proven ability to manage complex engagements or programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with emphasis on building strong relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with audit automation preferred.
• Experience in risk management field (e.g., risk management, audit, compliance) desired.
• Strong analytic, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• Paid leaves including 16 weeks new parent leave and up to 20 paid days bereavement leave
• 10 annual paid sick days
• 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level
• 5 personal days
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best-in-class company match
• Deferred compensation for eligible roles
• Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• Gender-inclusive benefits