Senior Specialist

GreenSky®; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a Senior Specialist for Enterprise Risk Assurance. The role involves managing risk assessment processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or IT, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a collaborative space in which to thrive and contribute significantly to the organization.

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of risk management and control frameworks.
• Ability to lead a team and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Drive Information Systems Control Testing to meet operational requirements.
• Communicate testing results to management for corrective action.
• Lead ITGC testing to ensure SOX readiness.

Skills

Knowledge of information systems terminology

Risk management knowledge

Advanced skills in data analysis

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or information technology

Job description

Senior Specialist – Enterprise Risk Assurance

Location: Atlanta, GA

GreenSky LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading technology company Powering Commerce at the Point of Sale® for a growing ecosystem of merchants, consumers, and banks. GreenSky’s highly scalable, proprietary and patented technology platform enables merchants to offer frictionless promotional payment options to consumers, driving increased sales volume and accelerated cash flow. The GreenSky® Program is operated on behalf of, and financing is offered and made by, federally insured, federal or state chartered financial institutions, which leverage GreenSky’s technology to offer and make loans to primarily super-prime and prime consumers nationwide. Since GreenSky’s inception, nearly 6 million consumers have financed more than $50 billion of commerce using GreenSky’s real time “apply and buy” technology.

Role Summary

The Enterprise Risk Assurance Senior Specialist reports into GreenSky’s Enterprise Risk Assurance (ERA) team and is responsible for day-to-day activities across the entire scope of GreenSky’s Technology Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Privacy Assurance programs. This position works closely with Operations, Information Technology, Security, HR, and other business units to develop proper processes that sufficiently identify and mitigate risk.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives the completion of Information and Information Systems Control Testing, in accordance with GreenSky ERA Department methodology and industry professional standards, to ensure effective controls are in place to meet operational and compliance requirements.
• Effectively reports and communicates testing results to ERA management for corrective action, where required.
• Performs evidence collection and project management activities during annual Compliance program audits (NIST CSF, SOC 1, SOC 2, etc.).
• Leads the facilitation of ongoing corporate logical access reviews. Recommends access control privilege updates to ensure proper Segregation of Duties is maintained.
• Leads the performance of Information Technology General Control (ITGC) testing to ensure SOX readiness is maintained.
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork and responsibility with leading team members and driving for the success of the team.
• Contributes to the team knowledge base by participating in appropriate training and providing industry and best practice knowledge. Uses current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Performs other duties, as requested.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or information technology. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.
• Robust and in-depth knowledge of information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management, control, and control frameworks.
• Knowledge of Financial Services business processes and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Ability to flourish in a fast‑paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change.
• Ability to lead a team during project engagements and achieve timely results.
• Good communication skills along with good negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills

• 4 to 5 years of relevant Enterprise Cloud Computing Information Systems experience.
• Information Technology General Control (ITGC) audit experience.

GreenSky is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.