Technology Risk & Controls Associate

JOB SUMMARY

The Japan Technology Risk and Controls group is responsible for risk management that includes internal and external audits and regulatory examinations, IT Regulatory assessments, IT internal controls, governance for IT security, system development, computer operation and management reporting.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: issue identification, tracking, monitoring and reporting, as well as assisting to create Management Action Plans (MAPs), and tracking these MAPS through issue closure; and assisting with external audits. This position will work closely with other TRC members as well as management across IT, Risk, and Internal Audit.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Technology Risk and Controls Assoicate will be responsible for a number of critical initiatives, including the following:  

• Assist with the IT Risk Acceptance and Remediation process
  • Partner with key stakeholders to understand and document risk or issues, pushing back on a request as needed
  • Based on the associated details, risk rate these issues
  • Facilitate the request for risk acceptance or remediation through the approval process 
  • Monitor remediations through completion, escalating any that may not be completed in a timely manner

• Reporting:
  • Assist with the extraction for key data points monthly
  • Conduct aggregate risk reporting and assess trends over time
  • Provide regular report tracking issue resolution status

• Assess & Monitor the Risk of Third-Party Issues:
  • Assess the risk associated with any IT issues, whether identified within AIG or IT issues associated with a third party
  • Monitor the issues through resolution
  • Provide management reporting

• Assist with External Audits
  • Monitor changes in the IT environment, help to assess their impact on IT controls, and take proactive action
  • Facilitate collection of IT artefacts to provide the External Auditor and review prior to submission
  • Monitor MAPs, understanding where there are significant issues, and what can be done to address these issues, escalating as appropriate
  • Validate MAP closures address the root cause of the issues

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• 5+ years of experience within technology risk, control, and governance, IT Internal Audit or SOX disciplines in financial industry
• Candidate must be Bilingual (Japanese and English)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong expertise in SOX framework nice to have
• Understanding of IT Audit principles and best practices
• Experience analyzing risk throughout the development life cycle of business applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal and external controls required in a regulated insurance company environment including Japanese Personal Information Protection Act.
• Ability to oversee multiple processes, action plans and key stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience raising awareness of issues to key stakeholders across technology

Core Skills

• Demonstrate robust analytical skills
  • Proven track record of drawing conclusions, making decisions, and using data to solve problems
  • Ability to define solutions from ambiguous scenarios
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
  • Active listener
  • Ability to drive change through influence
• Excellent negotiation, collaboration, facilitation, and coordination
  • Negotiate prioritization and treatment of risk issues based on level of risk

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.  

Functional Area:

IT - Information Technology

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