About the Job:As an IT Risk Operations Senior Analyst, you lead the identification, assessment, and optimization of information security risks and controls. You lead enterprise cyber maturity and IT risk assessments, serving as a trusted advisor on complex and ambiguous risk matters. As a subject matter expert for the IT Risk team, you track and manage all discovered risks and follow up on treatment plans. You have excellent presentation and communication skills and are skilled at ServiceNow as a GRC tool. You are committed to excellence, accuracy, and discretion in all aspects of your work.What You'll Do:Execute complex GRC initiatives and assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulationsConduct ad-hoc IT risk and compliance assessments across technical and non-technical domains and define effective risk mitigation strategiesConduct an annual comprehensive IT Risk Assessment in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements using a combination of interviewing and data analysisDeliver to and advise senior management on risk assessment results and associated responsesPartner with stakeholders to resolve GRC issues and strengthen governance and risk management practicesProvide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to support their professional developmentWhat You'll Bring to the Role:Bachelor's degree in MIS, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience6–8 years of experience in information systems or systems audit with strong knowledge of technologies and processesImpeccable oral presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior leadershipDemonstrated experience designing and implementing monitoring strategies for IT general controlsA self-starter mentality with strong ambition, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to proactively tackle new challenges with minimal supervisionStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situationsExperience with ServiceNow IRM (Information Risk Management Module)Excellent relationship management, influence, and communication skills, with sound judgment and diplomacySkills You Have:Adaptive Communication: Formulates strategies to convey complex information to targeted audiences; communicates and liaises between technical and non-technical audiencesCross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions to achieve common goalsNegotiation & Managing Objection: Compromises in a cooperative effort to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions and results; navigates challenging conversationsProcess Improvement: Assesses current processes and impact to analyze, design, and manage potential improvement areas for more efficient, effective workflowRisk Assessment & Identification: Leverages industry knowledge to determine and seek hazards that could prevent the program, enterprise, or investment from achieving objectives; designs systematic processes for identifying severity and evaluating impactsRisk Consulting: Identifies, understands, and facilitates discussions and provides recommendations to manage risk in collaboration with business and process ownersCompensation Range:Pay Range - Start: $98,320.00Pay Range - End: $147,480.00Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.#J-18808-Ljbffr