IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist III

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New York, NY
Hybrid
79K-146K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
The IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist III will conduct risk assessments, develop risk management strategies, provide advisory on mitigation measures, and conduct workshops to educate the business on risk management principles. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams, monitoring risk trends, creating risk reports, and staying updated with industry regulations.
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At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
This is a hybrid position at either our New York City corporate office or at our Milwaukee corporate office. ( The Milwaukee office requires onsite M, T, and W or in our NYC office on Thursday plus 1 other day.)
Summary
As an IT Governance, Rik and Compliance III, utilizing your broad knowledge and skills, you will help conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in operations and processes; develop risk management strategies and frameworks to address specific needs; provide advisory on risk mitigation measures, controls and best practices, with ability to negotiate and objectify reasoning; identify emerging risks and trends in the industry and provide proactive recommendations to the business; conduct risk workshops and training sessions to educate the business on risk management principles and practices; analyze and interpret information related to risks, incidents, and losses to identify patterns and trends; collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management practices into operations by staying updated with the latest industry regulations, standards and best practices in risk management. You hold yourself to a high standard, proactively working to attain/enhance pertinent industry knowledge.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the risk assessment function in conducting assessments and reporting on assessment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with business partners to develop and manage risk responses.
  • Assess the impact of proposed risk responses on the overall risk posture.
  • Provide guidance throughout the risk acceptance process and lifecycle.
  • Assist with the development of key risk indicators.
  • Monitor the risk environment and analyze key risk trends.
  • Create comprehensive risk reports tailored for various stakeholder groups.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of risk dashboards.
  • Communicate risk themes with risk partners across the organization.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in MIS, Business or related field; or related work experience beyond the minimum required.
  • 4-6 years of experience in risk management consulting or a similar role, with a focus on providing strategic risk management solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments, audits, and developing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and standards such as NIST, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or similar.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex risks and recommend effective solutions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with clients at all levels of the organization.
  • Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISA, or similar certifications are highly desirable.


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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$78,610.00
Pay Range - End:
$145,990.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years.

Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs.

We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/

Why Work With Us

We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community. 

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