Risk and Compliance Analyst - US Based Remote

Lensa; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst for a remote position. This role focuses on data privacy and compliance, managing risks related to sensitive information. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, project management experience, and a relevant degree or extensive experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
• Manage data privacy inventory and provide guidance on regulatory standards.
• Lead enterprise-level projects and audits.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Risk Management

Tools

GRC tools

Data Privacy platforms

MS Office

Job description

Risk and Compliance Analyst - US Based Remote

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Information security and Data Privacy are at the core of Anywhere, and your work will help identify, protect, and govern sensitive data for our business areas as well as internal and external customers. The Data Privacy and Compliance Analyst is responsible for assessing applications, policies/procedures, and business operations to ensure the organization meets privacy requirements and government regulations for the protection of sensitive information. Our Privacy and Compliance Analysts manage data, regulatory and operational risks related to sensitive and critical information assets, continuously monitor business processes, and the use of applications/databases to meet or exceed privacy and security requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with business partners across the company to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, providing guidance.
2. Analyze and determine the applicability of global and state privacy laws, regulations, and guidance; proactively address identified gaps.
3. Manage the data privacy inventory of data, applications, suppliers, and business processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
4. Interpret regulations and identify ways to measure controls to ensure compliance.
5. Provide internal customers with guidance on understanding regulatory standards and their impact on the business.
6. Lead and participate in enterprise-level projects, self-assessments, and audits.
7. Support the implementation of new automation and tools to streamline programs, working with Data Privacy leaders to enhance policies, procedures, and processes.
8. Develop, maintain, and report on KRIs, KPIs, and other risk indicators to highlight privacy risks and trends.
9. Promote a Data Privacy culture and awareness across the company, participating in industry forums and sharing lessons learned.

Qualifications and Education:

• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), either in vendor vetting or response management.
• Experience managing and supporting projects of various sizes.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading or supporting audits (Operational, IT, SOX) with an understanding of what auditors look for.
• Professional certifications in Data Privacy, IT/IS, Risk Management, such as CIPP/US, CISA preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management experience.
• Experience with GRC tools, Data Privacy platforms, and proficiency with MS Office.
• Knowledge of GDPR, NY DFS, CPRA, PCI DSS, and other data privacy regulations.

Reports to: Global Data Privacy Senior Manager

About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.: http://www.anywhere.re/ (NYSE: HOUS) is transforming real estate. We support nearly 1 million transactions annually across more than 118 countries, with brands like Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and others. Our culture emphasizes talent, growth, and innovation, recognized by awards such as Great Place to Work and Forbes World's Best Employers.