Specialist-IT Governance And Compliance

Job Requirements

Role – IT Governance & Compliance

Function/Department – Information Technology

Job Purpose

To ensure that an organizations information technology (IT) infrastructure, policies, procedures, and practices align with its business objectives, industry regulations, and best practices. IT Governance Specialists are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) and ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), to manage IT risks, ensure compliance, and optimize IT investments

• Roles & Responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing IT policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Conducting periodic IT risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats and recommending necessary controls to minimize risks.
• Ensuring that all IT projects are aligned with the organizations strategy, regulatory compliance requirements, and security standards.
• Establishing IT performance metrics and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of IT processes.
• Providing guidance and support to IT teams on IT governance and risk management matters.
• Coordinating with internal and external auditors to facilitate IT compliance audits and ensure timely completion of audit recommendations.
• Identifying and implementing IT governance-related training needs for IT staff and end-users.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest IT governance trends and industry standards to ensure that the organization is current with best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that IT governance is integrated into business processes.
  
  

• Strong communication skills, self-driven, motivated, proactive approach and detail-oriented, yet comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Ability to guide, mentor and manage a talent pool of Business Analysts.