RISK & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

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#WelcomeToCognizant! We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as a Risk & Compliance Manager Responsibilities.
· Identifies risks in co-operation with GIT resources and ITLT- members and manage additional assessments as needed.
· Analyze and evaluate identified risks based on an assessment methodology.
· Maintains a process, risk and control framework to improve the organization’s risk profile by aligning with regulatory, leading practices and internal requirements.
· Effectively impact and create mediation plans on identified and agreed risks and support management on all levels in the IT organization in an efficient and cost effective way.
Monitors the delivery of mediation plans.
· Coordinates and communicates IT risk-related activities among key stake holders.
· Perform Vendor Security assessments activities include evaluation of vendor controls and practices, develop process enhancements proposals, performing on site assessments, reviewing security test reports, and analyzing and developing security requirements, monitor vendor activities to address identified gaps.
· Ensures consistent and continual alignment to the business and IT strategy through its oversight of the IT Risk Management framework and processes.
· Defines targeted and quantifiable reporting of IT Risk Management activities, including all aspects of the metrics/reporting lifecycle management.
· Monitors key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) · Integrates and coordinates risk intelligence artefacts to gain efficiencies and reduce redundancy · Provides targeted reporting to all levels of IT especially to the ITLT and Business management on a regular and structured base.
· Executes, maintains, oversees technology or GRC (governance, risk and compliance) tools · Collaborates with all technology groups, lines of business, and corporate functional areas to define, gather and analyze metrics.
Required Skills.
3 years of experience in Risk & Compliance management · Experienced in performing IT security risk assessments and experience in Information Security · Demonstrated experience understanding of security principles, IT security controls, and related technologies and products · Prior experience in conducting Information Security risk assessments and 3rd party security and data privacy assessment · Experience in Project Management · Advanced English Preferred.
· CISSP certification · Project management experience · Experience within the pharmaceutical industry Why Cognizant? Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment We invest in people and their wellbeing.
We create conditions for everyone to thrive.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.
Igualdad de Empleo y Política de Acción Afirmativa.
Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
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We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another.
Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us.
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100.
CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion.
We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome.
Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:  Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting.
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