IT Compliance Analyst

Northpointe Bank Inc; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life, LTD, & AD&D

Dependent Care Spending Plan (DCSA)

Employer Stock Ownership Plan with 401

Complimentary Banking Services

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Northpointe Bank is seeking an IT Compliance Analyst to support the Information Security and IT Risk Management team. The role focuses on audit coordination, risk tracking, control remediation, and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with IT, Compliance, Information Security, and business stakeholders to strengthen the bank's IT controls and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 1–3 years in IT, information security, risk management, compliance, or audit support preferred.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industry is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of risk and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, FFIEC is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Interest in pursuing Security+, CRISC, or other information security certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT audit activities by gathering and organizing audit evidence.
• Track audit requests, responses, findings, and remediation progress.
• Assist stakeholders in documenting corrective action plans and monitoring remediation.
• Maintain IT risk registers, control inventories, and tracking tools.
• Support IT risk assessments by collecting data and reviewing control documentation.
• Identify control gaps and document mitigation strategies.
• Support BC/DR documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance documentation for IT programs.
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance, Security, vendors and business partners on governance initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation for audit and risk management.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

IT security

Risk management

Compliance

Audit support

Documentation

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Security+

CRISC

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The POWER of a CAREER!

At Northpointe Bank, we believe your career should empower you — to grow, contribute, and find purpose. We’re hiring an IT Compliance Analyst to support our Information Security and IT Risk Management team through audit coordination, risk tracking, control remediation, and compliance initiatives.

This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, risk, and compliance. You'll collaborate with IT, Information Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders to help strengthen the Bank's IT control environment while supporting regulatory and audit readiness.

Local individuals preferred for this role, individuals who are not local with relevant experience may be considered.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate internal and external IT audit activities by gathering, validating, and organizing audit evidence
• Track audit requests, responses, findings, and remediation efforts to ensure timely completion
• Assist stakeholders in documenting corrective action plans and monitoring remediation progress
• Maintain and update Information Security risk registers, control inventories, and tracking tools
• Support IT and Information Security risk assessments by collecting data, reviewing control documentation, and summarizing results
• Assist in identifying control gaps and documenting recommended mitigation strategies
• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) documentation, testing, and remediation activities
• Maintain regulatory and compliance documentation related to IT and Information Security programs
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance, Information Security, vendors, and business partners to support governance initiatives
• Contribute to process improvements and automation opportunities that enhance audit and risk management activities
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information and documentation

What You Bring:

• Associate degree, technical coursework, or training in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; bachelor's degree is a plus
• 1–3 years of experience in IT, Information Security, risk management, compliance, audit support, or a related technical or analytical role preferred
• Experience in financial services or another regulated industry is preferred
• Foundational understanding of risk and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or FFIEC is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to learn technical, regulatory, and risk management concepts quickly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Interest in pursuing certifications such as Security+, CRISC, or other information security credentials is a plus

Why Join Northpointe?

Join a collaborative environment where your work directly supports the Bank's security, compliance, and risk management programs. You'll gain exposure to IT governance, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management while building a strong foundation in Information Security and IT Risk.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Northpointe Bank recognizes that the quality of our people is the foundation for our success. Attracting individuals who value a challenging work environment that rewards the contributions of its people is the cornerstone of our hiring philosophy.

It is the policy of Northpointe Bank and its subsidiaries to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, marital status, or other attributes not pertinent to the job requirements. This policy reflects our practice of making all employment decisions, from recruitment to promotions, based on an individual's qualifications without discrimination on any basis

Benefit Information:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life, LTD, & AD&D
• Dependent Care Spending Plan (DCSA)
• Employer Stock Ownership Plan with 401(k) feature and company match
• Complimentary Banking Services
• Tuition Assistance

AA – EOE