Senior IT Risk Analyst

Job description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.” Why join us? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years) Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few Promote from within culture Why join this team? This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun This team touches every IT process across the organization, you’ll gain exposure to new technologies and initiatives as they’re evaluated for risk. You’ll play a direct role in protecting the company from major financial and operational loss, while continually growing in your knowledge of Wintrust’s evolving technology landscape. Position Overview The Senior IT Risk Analyst (Audit concentration) role supports IT Risk Leadership in maintaining a strong, healthy audit culture across IT globally. This role applies industry best practices and regulatory requirements to IT audit-related activities, while also contributing to the broader IT risk and controls landscape. You’ll serve as a key liaison during audits and regulatory exams, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders and helping ensure the organization is well-prepared and well-represented. This is a hybrid role, reporting directly to the Principal IT Risk Analyst Manager. What You’ll Do Lead audit and regulatory examination facilitation efforts by coordinating activities, fostering collaboration, and advocating between internal and external auditors, regulatory examiners, and key stakeholders. Assist leadership in designing and developing appropriate performance metrics for audit related efforts. Review submitted audit artifacts for completeness and provide effective challenge where appropriate. Participate in mentoring and coaching IT team members, as well as inter-departmental partners, in educating on related IT audit related matters and processes. Periodic execution of internal testing to validate IT controls beyond the audit facilitation function. Mapping of technology risk and control library inventory utilizing Industry standard IT risk frameworks. Qualifications 5 – 8 years of experience in IT Risk Analysis. Demonstrated experience with IT Governance, IT-related risk, and IT Risk Management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Egnyte, and SharePoint. Bachelors degree preferred. CRISC or CISA certification, a plus. Prior experience in financial services/banking or other regulated industry. Working knowledge of IT risk frameworks. Benefits Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance Compensation The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000.00 - $110,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.