IT Compliance Analyst

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Overview:

The IT Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of internal IT general controls (ITGC) over financial reporting in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This role involves supporting the design and implementation of ITGC and performing controls testing. This role also involves supporting IT Security risk and compliance initiatives, such as business scorecards and security assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT compliance, with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control testing, and remediation efforts.
• Assist with other internal and external cybersecurity and IT audits as required.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls over financial reporting and ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk and recommend improvements to mitigate those risks.
• Perform detailed testing of key controls, document results, and identify control deficiencies. Work with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans.
•  Maintain comprehensive documentation of SOX compliance activities, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk matrices, and testing results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and operations, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business processes and controls.
• Provide training and guidance to process owners and control performers on SOX compliance requirements and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX compliance program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, accounting, finance, business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT auditing, with a focus on SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience in IT Security, with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance
• Strong understanding of SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, and auditing standards.
• Experience with other IT control frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001 is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer