Principal Controls & Compliance Analyst (remote)

First American Financial Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); Remote; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Financial Corp. is seeking to expand its Technology Risk and Governance team with a role focused on risk and compliance management. The position requires significant experience in enterprise risk, alongside expertise in control frameworks and regulatory standards. The company offers a competitive salary, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk and compliance management roles needed.
• Expertise required in risk rationalization and controls design.
• Deep understanding of standards like SOX and COBIT2019.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on IT controls and policies.
• Support risk and governance initiatives to improve compliance.
• Advise on control activities to reduce risk and add value.

Skills

Risk rationalization

Controls consolidation

Data analytics

Education

5+ years of enterprise risk and controls experience

Knowledge of control frameworks

Experience with data analytics

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity, and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

First American is seeking qualified candidates to grow our Technology Risk and Governance team. An ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience developing and implementing risk and compliance programs for regulated companies. This is a remote role.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide subject matter expertise related to IT general controls and policies.
• Support risk & governance initiatives to improve compliance programs.
• Provide training related to control documentation and evidence.
• Advise management on the design and implementation of control activities that reduce risk, add value, and mature the control environment.
• Assist in the maintenance of IT RCM, creation of risk assessments, and develop self-assessment programs to evaluate risk areas based on regulatory, internal, and best practices.
• Support audit engagements, and provide recommendations to remediate findings and improve the control environment.
• Support operationalizing a controls framework including updating a catalog of controls, process narratives, controls risk ranking, testing of controls' design and effectiveness, and ongoing review processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of enterprise risk and controls experience.
• Expertise in risk rationalization and controls consolidation.
• Deep understanding of control frameworks, control design, and control operating effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of standards (e.g., SOX, COBIT2019, FFIEC).
• Experience in risk and compliance management roles within companies.

Ideally, You Will Also Have Experience With:

• Knowledge of risk-managed CMDB/ITAM programs.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting.
• Knowledge of the banking / insurance industry.

Pay Range: $109,650 - $146,175 annually.

This hiring range is an estimate of the base pay at the time of posting. Pay is based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

Additional Notes

Note that the following statements only apply to candidates working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.

First American considers all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.

We may review an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer, especially if it relates to job duties involving handling confidential information, financial transactions, or meeting customer criminal history requirements.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our People First Culture celebrates what makes each of us unique. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, and other benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan.