Global IT Risk & Compliance Lead

Global Payments; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Lead Risk Analyst to drive the IT risk program, including risk assessments, risk intake and issue management, and regulatory conformance.

You will mentor teams, lead complex risk assessments, and provide governance reports to executives. The role may involve international travel and requires strong cyber security and compliance expertise to minimize risk exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Typically a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• 5-6 years experience in a managerial position.
• Strong technical skill set; cyber security knowledge.
• Certifications such as PCI Professional, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, GRCP are valued.

Responsibilities

• Mentors team members in IT risk management and oversees risk/issue management.
• Leads IT risk assessments across applications, processes, and systems, and their mitigation controls.
• Contributes to IT risk assessment roadmap and remediation action plans with stakeholders.
• Leads SPOF assessments during mergers and acquisitions; may require international travel.
• Maintains centralized IT risk repository and governance reporting for executives and board.
• Presents IT risk priorities and procedures to support risk-based decision making.

Skills

Cyber Security

IT risk management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Global Payments in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Lead Risk Analyst to drive the IT risk program, including risk assessments, risk intake and issue management, and regulatory conformance.

You will mentor teams, lead complex risk assessments, and provide governance reports to executives. The role may involve international travel and requires strong cyber security and compliance expertise to minimize risk exposure.