Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in activities associated with Polsinelli’s information and data governance programs.
• Perform reviews of Outside Counsel Guidelines to ensure that the Firm meets or exceeds client security requirements and completes the appropriate forms documenting the review.
• Supporting the execution of a multi-year roadmap to enhance Polsinelli’s data governance capabilities.
• Conduct analysis and advise on information governance topics related to legal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance with data governance policies and standards and assess potential risks associated with data handling.
• Collaborate and drive security/compliance initiatives, working with people across multiple teams.
• Enable the business and other stakeholders to make risk-aware decisions by advising business units and technology leaders of the information security risks and proposing acceptable risk treatment options and alternatives.
• Manage multiple simultaneous workstreams supporting disparate stakeholders, providing appropriate and timely communication of issues, concerns, risks, and status.
• Maintain the ability to refocus on newer tasks that take precedence over the existing tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, a related discipline, OR equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk and controls, including working knowledge of standards and frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST, and ITIL.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of change and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Practical experience with information security risk assessments and information security audits.
• Bonus points: Information Governance Professional (IGP) and/or Certified Information Professional (CIP) certifications, Third Party Risk Management Practitioner (TPRMP); experience in the Legal industry; strong understanding of information security regulatory requirements and best practices.

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick time off
• A referral program
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• Employee assistance benefits

About the Role

Polsinelli is seeking a Governance Risk & Compliance Engineer for any of our offices, with the option to work remotely. Our preference is for this role to be based in Kansas City.