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Job Title: Senior Analyst IT Risk and Compliance Location: Chennai Department: IT Risk & Compliance Reports To: Manager, IT Risk and Compliance Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IT Compliance Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive IT compliance assessments, testing IT general controls and IT Automated controls and ensuring the organization adheres to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). This role plays a critical part in maintaining a strong internal control environment and driving process improvement across the organization. Key Responsibilities Assist in planning and scoping IT compliance and internal control assessments. Identify risk areas and develop internal control testing programs. Perform end-to-end IT compliance assessments, including evaluating effectiveness of risk and control frameworks. Test IT General Controls (ITGCs) across domains like change management, logical access, SDLC and IT operations. Assess IT Automated Controls across business functions such as payroll, inventory, and revenue. Document control walkthroughs using narratives and flowcharts. Develop, maintain, and present compliance workpapers and reports highlighting control deficiencies and recommendations. Collaborate with management to communicate findings and ensure timely remediation of audit issues. Support external audit activities by coordinating information requests and walkthroughs. Stay up to date with regulatory and industry developments in IT compliance and risk management. Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance processes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science etc. Professional certification (or working towards) such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM preferred. 7–10 years of experience in IT audit, compliance, or risk management; minimum 3-5 years in a Big 4 or similar professional services firm preferred . Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, and enterprise systems. Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), ITGCs, automated controls, and internal control principles. Experience with audit and compliance tools (e.g., eAudit, Auditboard, or equivalent). Ability to understand cross-functional business processes and their integration with IT systems. Strong interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines. Demonstrated sound judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Preferred Skills Hands-on experience in documenting business processes and identifying control gaps. Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders and recommend practical remediation steps. Familiarity with GRC platforms and data analytics tools. Understanding of global business practices and regulatory environments.
