Associate Analyst, IT Security & Governance, GRC

Description

Job Title : Associate Analyst, IT Security & Governance, GRC

Location : Farmington, CT

Reporting Structure :

• Reports to : AVP, Enterprise and Cyber Governance Lead
• Partnership : Collaborates closely with Cyber, Infrastructure and Application Management teams

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Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when ou r great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and e mpower each person to grow through professional development, career training, and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Position Summary :

The Governance Analyst will be responsible for ensuring monitoring and compliance with policies that align with internal frameworks and external regulatory requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of cybersecurity and enterprise frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, CIS) and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable policies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policies drive compliance, governance maturity, and operational resilience. Strong understanding of organizational processes and compliance requirements are key for this role

Key Responsibilities :

1. Control Assessment :

2. Control Reporting :

3. Policy Compliance :

4 . Compliance and Framework Integration :

5 . Automation :

6. Training and Awareness :

7. Continuous Improvement :

Qualifications

Professional Experience / Qualifications

1. Education and Experience :

2. Technical Knowledge :

3. Skills and Competencies :

4. Certifications (Preferred but not required) :

5. Personal Attributes :

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes : Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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