IT Compliance Analyst

Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.

At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.

The IT Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the organization's IT systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards. This role involves conducting compliance audits, identifying and mitigating risks, and developing strategies to maintain compliance. This role includes conducting vendor risk assessments to evaluate the security and compliance posture of third-party vendors. The analyst will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEC Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) or public company regulations and familiarity with NIST or CIS frameworks. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Compliance Audits: Conduct regular audits of IT systems and processes to ensure compliance with SEC RIA regulations and NIST or CIS standards. 

• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. 

• Vendor Risk Assessment: Conduct assessments to evaluate vendor security and compliance, collaborate with vendors to gather necessary documentation, monitor and review compliance, develop and maintain assessment processes, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance compliance. 

• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of IT policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. 

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities, audit findings, and remediation efforts. 

• Training: Provide training and guidance to IT staff and Associates on compliance requirements and best practices. 

• Monitoring: Continuously monitor IT systems for compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. 

• Reporting: Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies as required. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance across the organization. 

• IT Change Management: Oversee and manage the IT change management process to ensure that all changes are logged, evaluated, and implemented with minimal disruption to services. 

• Major Incident Management: Lead the response to major IT incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution and communication to stakeholders. 

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency in compliance management tools. 

• Embrace and foster the company culture of hard work, accountability and positive results. 

• Must be resourceful and possess strong written/oral communication skills. 

• Demonstrate solid interpersonal skills and work effectively with and Bell Partners associates. 

• Must always display a professional demeanor. 

• Flexibility in working hours and travel as required to accomplish the work. 

Education and Background:

• Proven experience in IT compliance, with a minimum of three years of specific knowledge of SEC RIA regulations or public company and NIST or CIS frameworks. 

• Proven experience in risk management, with a minimum of three years of specific experience in handling DLP, PII, and PHI. 

• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CGEIT, or CRISC are a plus. 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. 

About Bell Partners

Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.

Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!

Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recognize our responsibility to embrace and promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) throughout all aspects and levels of our organization including talent recruiting and retention, training, workplace culture, and community engagement.