Principal Analyst, IT Compliance

The Principal Analyst, IT Compliance is responsible for developing and documenting strategies which ensure that IT practices adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance. The Principal Analyst is a trusted advisor to senior management serving as the interface between IT, and both internal and external auditors. The Principal Analyst is the Subject Matter Expert in IT compliance, leading and conducting assessments of the most critical areas in the company, and presenting findings while also reviewing findings from internal and external auditors. The role will maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive files, data and materials accessed, discussed, or observed while adhering to compliance policies and procedures. Essential Functions: Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Lead and oversee assessments conducted by more junior analysts, reviewing evidence demonstrating the organization’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Interview stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met and understood. Review policies, procedures, and controls to ensure alignment with requirements. Decision maker in working with cross functional teams to resolve compliance issues. Represent IT in communicating compliance related work product to internal and external stakeholders and executive leadership. Research and Innovation: Function as a SME for IT Compliance. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Research new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that can enhance solution designs and delivery. Evaluate and recommend appropriate solutions. Develop and communicate technology roadmaps. Review and improve tools, methods, processes, and procedures. Compliance Monitoring and Reporting: Lead ongoing compliance activities, track regulatory changes, and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies. Document compliance findings, issues, and serve as the decision maker for remediation efforts. Conduct impact assessments to determine the impact of regulatory changes and report findings to leadership. Assess compliance-related risks and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure compliance programs remain current and effective. Build processes that drive automation and continuous compliance monitoring Internal and External Audits and Reviews: Conduct internal assessments and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and identify areas for improvement. Review access controls, data protection measures, and security configurations. Lead the response to both Internal and External Audits and other stakeholder's findings and inquiries, preparing and presenting official documentation where appropriate. Training and Awareness: Act as the top expert in compliance policies, standards, and procedures. Provide training and awareness programs to educate analyst team and stakeholders about compliance requirements and best practices. Policy and Procedure Development : Takes the lead in developing, reviewing, and update IT policies, procedures, and standards to address compliance requirements. Reviews and approves documents such as acceptable use policies and data retention policies plans . Represents the department in communicating policies and procedures to stakeholders and executive leadership. Vendor and Third-Party Compliance Management : Provide oversight and decision making in vendor selection, assess the compliance of vendors and third-party service providers to ensure they meet all security and regulatory requirements. Oversee audits of third-party service providers and lead the work to resolve vendor issues. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, or related field or related equivalent work experience 7 years’ experience: As an