Senior Associate

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****

What You'll Do:

This role will support independent assessments of OCC's Information Technology and Security environment, risk management, and other objectives as needed. The role is responsible for determining the sufficiency of management's controls and activities related to the management of regulatory, operational, and strategic risks and presenting recommendations for improvements to the engagement team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities will be aligned, but not limited, to three pillars:

Delivery

• Support the team on delivery of assigned audits within the annual audit plan.

• Support the team confirming a professional auditee experience. 

• Owning the audit quality, accuracy of results, and delivery in a timely manner.

• Proactively identify regulatory, operational, and/or strategic risks to the organization and bring them to your engagement team.

• Evaluate exceptions or inefficient practices for root causes and propose recommendations for achievable solutions.

• Leading audits related to organization changes including business requirements definitions, technology implementations (e.g., change management, security), engagement and alignment of change initiatives to business objectives.

Quality

• Maintaining an understanding of policies, procedures, standards, and supporting technologies, and educating staff accordingly, to effectively identify potential risks and alternatives to mitigate risk exposure leveraging leading practices.

• Ability to understand professional principles and standards (e.g., AICPA, IIA IPPF, COBIT, NIST CSF) and the relevancy to risk management and impact on policies and procedures. In addition, leveraging these principles and standards to test and evaluate corporate risk management processes and controls.

• Keeping current on best practices and emerging risks within the financial services industry and making recommendations for improvements as necessary.

Leadership

• Supporting effective relationships with business groups and leadership and partnering with management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Qualifications & Experience will be required, but not limited, to:

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions.

• Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, prioritizing multiple audit assignments simultaneously to complete each in a timely fashion.

Experience

• [Preferred] Experience working in a complex, fast paced environment.

• [Preferred] Consulting and/or accounting firm experience.

• [Preferred] Experience in Financial Services/Security Industry and working with regulations such as Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (Reg SCI).

• [Preferred] Experience using the principles, practices, and techniques involved in conducting audits in accordance with the requirements set forth in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Technical Skills:

• [Required] Microsoft Office applications

• [Preferred] Familiarity with security tools such as: CyberArk, Splunk, SailPoint

• [Preferred] Familiarity with change management tools such as: ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, GitHub

• [Preferred] Familiarity with databases such as: Oracle, DB2, SQL

• [Preferred] Familiarity with cloud based solutions: AWS, Workday

• [Preferred] Proficiency using Archer or other audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software

Education and/or Experience:

• [Required] Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• [Required] 2+ years of experience (audit-related) in conducting risk-based Information Technology and Security audits and projects, cyber security reviews, and internal audits.

Certificates or Licenses:

• [Preferred] Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

• The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
• In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
• We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
• All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range

Incentive Range

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. 

For more information about OCC, please click here.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer