Risk and Compliance Analyst - US Based Remote

Lensa; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Risk and Compliance Analyst to work remotely in the US. This role involves ensuring compliance with privacy laws, managing data privacy risks, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, along with strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
• 5+ years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree.
• Experience supporting audits (Operational, IT, SOX).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
• Manage data privacy inventory and assess business processes.
• Lead enterprise-level projects and audits.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, or related field

Professional certifications in Data Privacy, IT/IS, Risk Management

Tools

GRC tools

Data Privacy platforms

MS Office

Job description

Risk and Compliance Analyst - US Based Remote

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Anywhere Real Estate, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Information security and Data Privacy are at the core of Anywhere. 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, regulations, and provide guidance.
2. Analyze and determine the applicability of global and state privacy laws, regulations, and guidance, proactively addressing gaps.
3. Manage the data privacy inventory of data/applications/suppliers/business processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
4. Interpret regulations and identify ways to measure controls in place 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, program 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

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

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
2. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
3. Problem-solving ability.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Strong project management experience.
6. Experience with GRC tools, Data Privacy platforms, and MS Office proficiency.
7. Familiarity with GDPR, NY DFS, CPRA, PCI DSS, and other data privacy regulations.

Additional Information

Reports to: Global Data Privacy Senior Manager

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is a leader in real estate, supporting nearly 1 million home transactions annually across over 118 countries. We value talent, innovation, and a people-first culture that fosters growth and collaboration.