Senior Associate, Information Security & Risk Management

<p><b>Senior Associate, Information Security &amp; Risk Management</b></p><p></p><p><b>We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.</b></p><p>Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people</p><p>At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.</p><p></p><p><b>At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. </b></p><p></p><p><b>A Career at GT</b></p><p>Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.</p><p></p><p><b>What does this mean for you?</b></p><p>A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.</p><p></p><p><b>Grow with us</b></p><p>At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.</p><p></p><p><b>The Sr. Associate, Information Security</b> position will be an integral member of the Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance team. This role will be responsible for organizing and managing evidence for external audits. Work in Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) office under Director, Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance. Successful candidate will have a good mix of security knowledge, understanding of industry best practice, and a demonstrated background in information security risk management.</p><p></p><p>The candidate will be responsible for managing and responding to client security questionnaires, audits, and assessments related to the organization’s information security posture. This role involves working closely with internal teams, clients, and external auditors to ensure the company’s security practices align with industry standards and client requirements. The manager will also coordinate audit activities to ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulations.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>The ideal candidate:</b></p><ul><li><p>is a self-starter, with the ability to drive tasks to completion independently and learn new skills on the job as program requirements evolve.</p></li><li><p>possesses strong business judgment, deep analytical thinking, is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, and has worked collaboratively with others to develop, implement, and communicate business improvement and innovative strategies.</p></li><li><p>possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, a solution-oriented approach, and <span>relationship-building</span> skills are important attributes to succeed in this role. Successful candidate will develop strong relationships, collaborate across teams, coordinate multiple timelines, and manage complex, cross discipline projects.</p></li><li><p>global view of their business and think in terms of immediate problem solving but also automating, expanding, and scaling solutions broadly.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>Governance:</b></p><ul><li><p>Participate in development of IT &amp; Security policies, standards, and controls.</p></li><li><p>Develop and implement procedures and processes in area of ownership.</p></li><li><p>Participate in annual control attestation.</p></li><li><p>Measure and report on security metrics and key performance indicators.</p></li><li><p>Respond to cyber insurance questionnaires based on implemented security controls, certifications, and policies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Risk &amp; Compliance Management:</b></p><ul><li><p>Conduct security risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks.</p></li><li><p>Establish a repository of standardized security questionnaire responses and ensure they are updated with the implemented security controls, certifications, and poli