IT Governance Analyst

Job Description

This position may be filled at the Analyst or Senior level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position will assist with compliance and risk management support to all levels of management; help influence process changes and adoption of risk mitigation techniques to align with industry best practices; and collaborate with IT and FHLBank business partners to (1) serve as the primary contact with internal/external audits or Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on the state of IT controls and assist with regulatory exams; (2) assist with the review and assessment of vendor control environments and formulate a vendor risk rating; (3) assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of the FHLBank's IT general and application computer controls and aligning them with the COBIT framework for the governance and management of IT; (4) support the monitoring and promotion of production configuration changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. A professional certificate or graduate degree is preferred.
  
• Ability to identify IT control issues, define options and recommend solutions. Assist in implementation as needed.
  
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work effectively under stress and deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of IT internal controls required.
  
• Ability to collaborate with business partners, bank management and auditors to achieve departmental and corporate goals.
  
• Ability to set priorities, consistently meet deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
  
• Inquiring mindset with the ability to think logically.
  
• Strong knowledge of/experience using Microsoft products.
  
• Ability to work independently, knowledge of office automation software and use general office equipment.
  
• Knowledge of Agile development methods, COBIT framework, network and application security concepts, database administration, and user access security standards.
  

Additional qualifications required for each level:

• Analyst: Three to five years of similar or related experience with at least two years of general audit/risk identification/control skills.
  
• Senior: Five to eight years of similar or related professional experience with at least three to five years of audit/risk identification/control skills.
  

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
  
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
  
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
  
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
  
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  
• Voluntary life insurance
  
• Incentive-based wellness program
  
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
  
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
  
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
  
• Summer hours
  
• Onsite café
  

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely up to two days a week.
  
• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
  
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
  
• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.
  

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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Location: Topeka, KS, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024