Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Technology Team as an IT Risk and Compliance Analyst l ocated in our Miramar office.
We are seeking a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Miramar office on a hybrid basis. This role reports to the Technology Security Manager.
Position Summary
The IT Risk and Compliance Analyst will take a lead in the ongoing design, development, and management of the firm’s third-party risk management program. The position will consist of developing, monitoring, and assessing risks regarding vendor and partner relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Completes vendor risk assessments submitted by clients and prospective clients (RFP)
Responds to client Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and questionnaires related to security
Performs information security due diligence on third party vendors to determine the effectiveness of their controls to protect the firm’s data, identify any discrepancies and provide recommendations to management
Assesses client needs against security concerns and resolves various risk issues
Develops, implements, assigns, and monitors third party vendor assessments
Executes and documents assessment activities following established processes and procedures
Performs third party reviews to assess vendor information security posture and practices
Keeps abreast of regulatory and compliance related information to enhance the third-party due diligence program
Collaborates with team members to provide subject matter expertise with respect to the Firm’s third-party risk management program and to create and update documents and presentations that can be used to inform internal employees, external auditors, or internal auditors about the Firm’s third-party risk management program
Contributes to the continuous improvement, including automation where possible, of all aspects of the third-party risk management program based on expert knowledge, industry best practices, business objectives, and risk tolerance, keeping the program relevant and in alignment with the business objectives
Leads third party risk threat notification to third party vendors by assessing vendor risk, impact, and response to third (e.g., assessing Log4Shell vendor impact and response communications)
Tracks vendor mitigation progress of identified threats and risks
Develops, implements, monitors KPI, KRI for third party risk management program
Develops and updates third party risk management program policies, procedures, and best practices
Actively participates in outside Third-Party Risk Management communities
Works with the security team to develop, manage, and maintain the Firm’s Information Security Program, security awareness programs, insider threat programs, etc.
Identifies Information Security & Business Continuity risks to senior management & make recommendations for corrective actions/mitigation of risks
Works assess BCP/DR compliance status of third-party vendors and communicates their status/impact to the firm’s BCP/DR team
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Understanding information security (IS) concepts, IT, information security awareness and third-party risk management processes, methodologies, and practices
Experience working with compliance issues dealing with sensitive data preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently and effectively while exercising sound judgment
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization from analyst level to C-suite
Explain and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and follow basic troubleshooting steps to work through issues
Demonstrate basic project management and documentation skills to manage multiple parallel work streams
Ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure, completing assignments with short lead times and tight deadlines while delivering superior service to clients and stakeholders
As a specialist on complex technical and business matters, work is highly independent. May assume a team leader role as needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Recognizes confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential
Must be available outside normal working hours to participate in emergency events such as security incidents, breaches, investigations, etc.
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Information Security, Business Administration, or Risk Management (or equivalent experience) or 3+ years of work experience in relevant information risk position in lieu of degree
1-3 years of experience in implementing and/or supporting IT risk management processes
1-3 years of experience in responding to vendor IT risk assessments
Experience working with IT audits, findings, and tracking and remediating to resolution
Working knowledge of cloud technologies (any of these, Azure, AWS, Alibaba, GCP, IBM cloud) and software delivery models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
Industry certifications preferred (e.g., TPRA, CTPRP, CTPRA, CEH, CISA, CISM); candidates who do not already hold these certifications will be expected to work toward obtaining relevant certifications during their employment
Working knowledge of security exchanges (e.g., ProcessUnity, OneTrust, UpGuard, CyberGRX, Prevalent, Archer, LogicManager, etc.)
Proficiency with standard information gathering tools (e.g., DDQ, SIG, etc.)
Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office suite
Working knowledge of A.I. & Cloud fundamentals (e.g., AI-900 certification)
Working knowledge of A.I. technologies (Gen AI), CoPilot, ChatGPT, etc.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
