First American Financial - Santa Ana, CA
posted 5 months ago
The Senior IT Controls & Compliance Analyst position is a critical role within the Information Security team at First American. This role is designed to support various audit workstreams, including those for lenders, regulators, internal and external audits, as well as SOX and SOC efforts. The successful candidate will work closely with personnel across all levels of the organization, leveraging their in-depth knowledge of IT general controls and IT audit fundamentals. Strong project management skills and process analysis capabilities are essential for this position, as the analyst will be responsible for identifying control gaps, analyzing evidence, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance the control environment. In this hybrid role, the analyst will be required to work onsite in Santa Ana, CA, for two days a week. Key responsibilities include performing analyses of audit control gaps, advising management on the design and implementation of control activities, and assisting in the development and maintenance of tools and processes that streamline compliance and control activities. The analyst will also conduct readiness assessments with application teams to ensure compliance with SOC and SOX programs, develop test plans, and communicate results to stakeholders effectively. The role demands excellent customer service skills, as the analyst will maintain ongoing relationships with control owners and key stakeholders, including Information Security, IT, business lines, Internal Audit, and external third parties. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for maintaining program documents, understanding company and IT objectives and risks, and providing ongoing education and training in Information Security. The position requires a proactive approach, as the analyst will need to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs, and tasks will range from simple audit steps to complex risk assessments.