Senior Risk Analyst

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Risk Governance Analyst!

Are you a self-starter, detail-oriented, interested in following the data to see where it takes you?  If yes, then we have a position in our Enterprise Risk Management team for you as a Risk Governance Analyst! 

We are looking for an experienced data analyst who is comfortable testing and assessing IT controls, working through the constantly evolving field of risk governance, able to work with internal/external technology auditors to join our Cyber & Technology Risk Management team.

In this role, you will be responsible for testing and validating IT General Controls (ITGCs), as well as application, cybersecurity, systems, and automated controls across key technology processes and systems. You will have the opportunity to dive into the complex data sets that test and evidence the effectiveness of our control environment. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that IT controls are effectively designed and operating in alignment with regulatory, compliance, and internal governance requirements.

Key responsibilities:

Control Testing

• Execute IT control assurance testing and monitoring activities across infrastructure, applications, databases, and cloud environments.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (e.g., access management, change management, backup and recovery, system operations).
• Perform control walkthroughs with control owners to understand processes and identify risks or gaps.
• Document testing results, findings, and remediation plans in accordance with internal audit and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to support remediation efforts for control deficiencies.
• Support SOC 1 (ITGC), SOC 2, and other compliance initiatives by ensuring timely testing and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and control automation.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Control Assurance Monitoring Program (CAMP) framework and methodologies.

Policy and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NYDFS, DORA, CSSF, and industry standards including CRI, COBIT, NIST, CIS, SOC 1 (ITGC), and SOC 2 related to technology risk management.
• Partner with the Technology Risk Managers/Officers to regularly review and refresh technology standards and procedures to maintain alignment with industry best practices.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in IT control testing, IT audit, risk governance, or compliance.
• Strong understanding of SOC 1 (ITGC), SOC 2, application controls, and related frameworks such as CRI, COBIT, NIST, or ISO 27001.
• Ability to interpret and test controls against compliance and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and their control requirements are a plus.
• Experience with a ‘Big Four’ Accounting Firm is a plus
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CIA are desirable but not required.

Key Competencies:

• Attention-to-detail and strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple testing engagements and priorities.
• Strong understanding of IT risk and control principles.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Krakow office. Applicants must be flexible to work between the hours of 10:30-18:30 CET.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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