IT Risk Analyst

Hilltop Holdings is looking for an Information Technology Risk Management Analyst (ITRM Analyst). The ITRM Analyst will support the execution of the company's IT GRC program. The ITRM Analyst will coordinate IT audit and examinations; conduct risk and compliance assessments; track and report open IT issues; and process policy exception requests. The ITRM team serves as the liaison between audit teams (both internal and external) and process owners during audit engagements. The ITRM Analyst provides support to process owners through their IT risk management subject matter expertise. This position requires the ITRM Analyst to interface with team members within the Information Technology department as well as other internal business units and external partners. The ITRM team is responsible for assessing risks and controls for technology processes (and technology-enabled business processes). The ITRM Analyst supports risk assessments of critical technology-enabled business processes, internal controls (including IT general controls), application controls, infrastructure systems, and information technology processes. The role is also responsible for documenting findings on IT risk exposures. The ITRM Analyst will report directly to the ITRM Manager. This role will partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders within Hilltop Holdings and its subsidiaries: Hilltop Securities, PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending.

Responsibilities

(RISK AND COMPLIANCE)

• Actively coordinate the internal and external audits (e.g. SOX, FFIEC)
• Serves as point of contact for audit requests.
• Conducts compliance assessments and ensures respective remediation is performed in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with any applicable information security standards and regulations.
• Monitors and reports status of security tasks and open remediation items.
• Assists with internal and external risk assessments and evaluates control effectiveness.
• Assists business and technology teams to comply with corporate policies and standards
• Supports the security policy exception process
• Learns the needs and implications of the various legal, privacy, and regulatory bodies that impact our business and ensure they are addressed.
  
  
  

(ADMINISTRATIVE)

• Conducts training related to this position, as assigned, in a timely manner
• Pursues IT Risk and/or Information Security certifications relevant to this position
• Partnership and communication with internal and external contacts (at appropriate levels) as necessary to ensure expectations and timelines are met
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems or equivalent experience in IT/Information Security field preferred.
• Candidates for IT Risk and/or Information Security certifications, such as CISA, preferred
• 3-5 years of experience with IT audit, information security, IT and/or risk management
• Understand the high-level methodology to audit an information system or business process
• Demonstrated knowledge of information security standards and methodologies with general understanding of security processes, tools, and technologies
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. PlainsCapital Bank is a leading commercial bank with locations throughout Texas. PrimeLending is a national mortgage provider focused on purchase mortgage originations. HilltopSecurities provides financial advisory, clearing, retail brokerage, and other investment banking services. Hilltop Holdings seeks to build the premier Texas-based diversified financial services holding company through acquisitions and organic growth. To learn more, please visit www.hilltop-holdings.com .

About The Team

The Information Technology department at Hilltop Holdings is a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering innovative technological solutions that drive success in the financial services industry. Our department leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency, customer experiences, and ensure the security and integrity of our systems and data. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, constantly exploring new opportunities in emerging trends. Our team fosters a collaborative and respectful work environment. We empower our talented professionals to develop creative solutions and drive digital transformation across the organization. With a strong focus on agility and adaptability, our department is instrumental in enabling Hilltop to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving digital landscape.