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 located in various offices.
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 can be based in various offices 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…