Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst

Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with 6% Match

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sunflower Bank, N.A. seeks an Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst in Dallas, TX to support the enterprise's second-line risk & compliance function. This role conducts control oversight, vendor due diligence, and evidence validation to ensure accurate risk reporting and regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities include collecting evidence, documenting results, and maintaining tracking systems while engaging with cross‑functional teams and adhering to bank policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, risk management, information systems, security management or equivalent.
• Pursuit of one or more risk/security certifications (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CISA).
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and NIST Privacy Frameworks.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong written documentation and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform second‑line control oversight activities including user access reviews and vendor due diligence.
• Collect, review, and validate control evidence to assess completeness and accuracy.
• Document review results using standardized templates and procedures.
• Identify and elevate control gaps to senior team members for assessment.
• Support third‑party risk management activities and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain risk, vendor, and control tracking systems and ensure data quality.
• Assist with audit readiness and responding to information requests.
• Execute routine monitoring per governance expectations.
• Contribute to governance documentation and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Written communication

Executive communication

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, information systems, security management

CISM certification

CISSP certification

CRISC certification

CISA certification

Job description

Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst – Dallas, TX

At Sunflower Bank, N.A., we are experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892 we have been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution we offer a full range of relationship‑focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth‑management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it is what we do every day for clients and associates.

Job Type: Full‑time

This role provides day‑to‑day tactical support to the enterprise’s second‑line Information Security Risk & Compliance function by executing defined control oversight and risk support activities. The analyst performs recurring and ad‑hoc assessments such as user access reviews, vendor due diligence and monitoring, and other control validation tasks to support effective oversight of controls owned by first‑line business and technology teams. The focus is on accuracy, consistency, and documentation quality while building foundational risk, control, and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned second‑line control oversight activities, including user access reviews, vendor due diligence, vendor monitoring , and other recurring risk reviews.
• Collect, review and validate control evidence and supporting artifacts to assess completeness, accuracy, and alignment with defined requirements.
• Document review results clearly and consistently using standardized templates, tools, and procedures.
• Identify, document, and elevate exceptions, discrepancies, and potential control gaps to senior team members for evaluation.
• Support third‑party risk management activities, including intake, ongoing monitoring, and follow‑up with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information within risk, vendor, and control tracking systems.
• Assist with audit and regulatory readiness by organizing evidence and responding to information requests.
• Execute routine monitoring activities according to established schedules and governance expectations.
• Perform additional risk and compliance support tasks as assigned to support departmental priorities.
• Support the maintenance of governance documentation and continuous improvement of department processes.
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company.
• Uphold Fair and Responsible Banking practices, Code of Ethics and Conduct guidelines.
• Understand and participate in the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, information systems, security management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Financial services experience preferred.
• Pursuit of one or more of the following certifications: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA).
• Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST Privacy Frameworks.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong written documentation and executive communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with practical, operational execution.
• Must be bondable.

Pay: Dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Working Conditions

The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may spend extended periods sitting or standing, using hands to operate computers or other equipment, and reaching for work‑related tasks. Regular walking may be required, along with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

EOE/AA: Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.