Senior Associate, Information Security

Senior Associate, Information Security & Risk Management

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Role Overview

The Sr. Associate, Information Security, will be an integral part of the Governance, Risk & Compliance team. Responsible for organizing and managing evidence for external audits, working in the CISO office under the Director of Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance. The ideal candidate will have a good mix of security knowledge, industry best practices, and experience in information security risk management.

Responsibilities include managing and responding to security questionnaires, audits, and assessments, collaborating with internal teams, clients, and external auditors to ensure security practices meet standards and client requirements, and coordinating audit activities for compliance.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to drive tasks independently and learn new skills as requirements evolve.
• Strong business judgment, analytical skills, and experience managing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building skills, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to develop relationships, collaborate across teams, and manage complex projects.
• Global perspective with problem-solving and automation mindset.

Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance

• Develop and implement IT & Security policies, standards, and controls.
• Participate in control attestation, measure and report security metrics, and respond to cyber insurance questionnaires.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Conduct security risk assessments, design mitigation strategies, and manage security questionnaire responses.
• Coordinate with teams to gather documentation, serve as main contact for security audits, and create corrective action plans.
• Improve audit and compliance processes and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security, with focus on audit management.
• Experience with security questionnaires, client audits, and compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001.
• Proficiency with GRC tools (e.g., OneTrust, Security Scorecard, Bitsight).
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; certifications like CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP preferred.

Life at GT

We offer rewarding benefits, a culture of diversity and inclusion, and recognition programs to celebrate success. We value authenticity, integrity, and diverse perspectives, believing they lead to better decision-making and client service.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industry: Professional Services

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