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IT Governance, Risk, & Compliance Analyst

AT Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes

IT Governance, Risk, & Compliance Analyst

The Woodlands, TX

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (IT GRC) Analyst works with the Howard Hughes IT GRC team, IT stakeholders, management, business leads and various risk management functions. Moreover, the Analyst is responsible for the ongoing IT Risk activities as well as supporting day-to-day IT Compliance requirements.

What You Will Do

  • Assists IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Director and SVP in day-to-day tasks including but not limited to reporting metrics, fielding inquiries, tracking projects, and pending reviews.

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  • Collaborate with IT partners to review SOX documentation (risk control matrices, narratives) and identify areas where control enhancements and/or documentation improvements are required.
  • Support the IT SOX key control testing activities, providing IT evidence, explanations, and coordination with Internal Audit.
  • Coordinate testing approach and align expectations with internal and external partners to ensure documentation and testing complies with industry standards and allows for reliance by the external auditors.
  • Coordinates oversight for IT owned key controls, in accordance with IT policies to ensure overall IT compliance.
  • Help ensure creation of remediation solutions and/or exception documentation where applicable.
  • Monitor and follow-up of implementation of agreed actions and tracking of progress throughout the year.
  • Contribute to high-quality, value add, IT process reviews for continuous improvement of the IT group's control environment.

  • ABOUT YOU

    Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

    Skills & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in business administration (BA), Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field from an accredited institution.
    • Minimum 2-3-year experience in Information systems auditing.
    • Minimum 2-3-year experience in IT SOX monitoring and assessment processes.
    • Familiarity with Risk Management and Technology related standards/principles (NIST, COBIT)
    • General knowledge of IT concepts and best practices
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products and services
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, collaborative and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work under tight deadlines and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

    ABOUT OUR CULTURE

    We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

    Personal Characteristics
    • Strong communicator and collaborator
    • Critical thinker and problem-solver
    • Customer-focused with a passion for employee experience
    • Self-starter with a proactive mindset
    • Flexible, highly organized, and detail oriented
    • Familiarity with, and eagerness to explore and integrate, emerging technologies (e.g. AI and blockchain etc.) to drive innovation and continuous learning.
    Competency
    • Build networks
    • Courage
    • Curiosity
    • Growth mindset
    • Inclusive
    • Business insight
    • Communicate effectively
    • Resourcefulness

    ABOUT OUR COMPANY

    The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

    Benefits Built for You

    At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.

    Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.

    • Competitive 401k plan
    • Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
    • Generous PTO policy
    • Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

    Howard Hughes

    Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative place makers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

    Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

    This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

    NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

    Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.

    Client-provided location(s): The Woodlands, TX, USA
    Job ID: howard_hughes_corporation-REQ4902
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Pet Insurance
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • FSA
      • HSA
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Happy Hours
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • Company Outings
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Learning and Development Stipend
      • Promote From Within
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Internship Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)