Senior IT Governance Analyst

Fhlbtopeka; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

FHLBank Topeka is seeking a senior IT risk and compliance professional to safeguard information assets across the organization. You will develop and maintain IT general and application controls aligned with COBIT, and implement an enterprise IT risk framework.

The role collaborates with auditors, examiners and business partners, overseeing vendor risk assessments and driving timely remediation. A strong background in IT controls, agile methods, and Microsoft products is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• A professional certificate or a graduate degree is preferred.
• Senior level of competency with five to eight years of similar or related professional experience.
• Three to five years of general audit/risk identification/control skills and the ability to work effectively to achieve deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work effectively under stress and deadlines.
• Ability to independently identify IT control issues, define options and recommend solutions.
• Assist in implementation as needed.
• Strong knowledge of IT internal controls required.
• Strong knowledge of COBIT framework.
• Ability to collaborate with business partners, bank management and auditors or examiners to achieve departmental and corporate goals.
• Ability to set priorities, consistently meet deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Inquiring mindset with the ability to think logically.
• Strong knowledge of/experience using Microsoft products.
• Ability to protect and classify business records created or used in business processes to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity; and the retention and destruction of such as specified by relevant policies.
• Ability to work independently, knowledge of office automation software and use general office equipment.
• Experience with Agile development methods.
• Strong experience with network and application security concepts, database administration, and user access security standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT general and application controls in alignment with COBIT.
• Develop and implement IT risk framework, methodologies, controls, and processes.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors and examiners on IT controls.
• Oversee vendor control environments and formulate a vendor risk rating.

Skills

IT controls

COBIT framework

Risk management

IT risk framework

Leadership

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Vendor risk management

Microsoft Office

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional certificate or graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

At a senior level of proficiency, this position will provide compliance and risk management support to all levels of management; identify and implement process and control changes, along with adoption of industry best practice risk mitigation techniques; and exhibit strong technical and team leadership skills in working with IT and FHLBank business partners to (1) develop, implement and maintain the FHLBank's IT general and application computer controls in alignment with the COBIT framework for the governance and management of IT; (2) develop and implement IT risk framework, methodologies, controls, and processes for identifying, evaluating, monitoring and reporting IT risks; (3) collaborate with internal/external auditors and examiners on the state of IT controls; and (4) oversee the review and assessment of vendor control environments and formulate a vendor risk rating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.


• A professional certificate or a graduate degree is preferred.


• Senior level of competency with five to eight years of similar or related professional experience.


• Three to five years of general audit/risk identification/control skills and the ability to work effectively to achieve deadlines.


• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work effectively under stress and deadlines.


• Ability to independently identify IT control issues, define options and recommend solutions.


• Assist in implementation as needed.


• Strong knowledge of IT internal controls required.


• Strong knowledge of COBIT framework.


• Ability to collaborate with business partners, bank management and auditors or examiners to achieve departmental and corporate goals.


• Ability to set priorities, consistently meet deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects.


• Inquiring mindset with the ability to think logically.


• Strong knowledge of/experience using Microsoft products.


• Ability to protect and classify business records created or used in business processes to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity; and the retention and destruction of such as specified by relevant policies.


• Ability to work independently, knowledge of office automation software and use general office equipment.


• Experience with Agile development methods.


• Strong experience with network and application security concepts, database administration, and user access security standards.

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits:

• Bankwide incentive compensation program


• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match


• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits


• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Voluntary life insurance


• Incentive-based wellness program


• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave


• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance


• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes


• Summer hours


• Onsite café

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely one day a week.

Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

Accommodation Request

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

WHO WE ARE

FHLBank Topeka promotes affordable housing and homeownership by offering wholesale products and services to our more than 650 member financial institutions. Additionally, 15% of our annual income goes back into communities. We offer a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, opportunities for growth and development an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan, student loan repayment assistance and much more.

WHAT WE DO

FHLBank Topeka provides liquidity, funding and expertise for members throughout Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Our members turn to us as their first choice funder and partner with us to build their communities in the four-state region.

EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.