Director, IT Information Compliance

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:

Position Summary 

We are currently searching for a Director of IT Information Compliance to help move our organization into the future. This leader will continue to build the IT Audit and Compliance practice at Cotality responsible for developing a team of professionals to boost the enterprise’s knowledge and rigor in its IT practices. 

This position will lead and manage multiple teams that are critical to the successful operation and governance of our IT infrastructure. The Director will oversee IT audits, disaster recovery efforts, application on-boarding processes, and cloud training programs. This individual will ensure that our organization meets all compliance requirements while driving innovation and managing risk in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.

Responsibilities 

This role requires that the candidate acting as a team leader, coach and advisory for IT resources, the Professional helps individuals and teams understand and leverage key areas of IT Information and Compliance. Responsibilities include: 

·       Lead and manage IT audit teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

·       Oversee the planning and execution of internal and external audits.

·       Work closely with auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely delivery of requested documentation.

·       Identify areas of risk, propose improvements, and ensure effective remediation actions are taken.

·       Lead the development, implementation, and testing of disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.

·       Collaborate with business units to identify critical systems and ensure that proper backup, recovery, and failover solutions are in place.

·       Manage regular disaster recovery drills and simulate disaster scenarios to assess and improve the response plan.

·       Oversee the application on-boarding process, ensuring that all new applications are compliant with security and IT governance policies.

·       Ensure proper risk assessments, security reviews, and approval processes are followed for all new technology initiatives.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance on security and compliance considerations for application deployments.

·       Manage and lead the cloud training programs to ensure IT and business teams are well-versed in cloud technologies and best practices.

·       Develop and deliver cloud security, governance, and compliance training to enhance team capabilities.

·       Ensure that cloud deployments align with organizational compliance standards and risk management strategies.

Job Qualifications:

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP) is preferred.

Work Experience Required 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT auditing, compliance, disaster recovery, and/or cloud onboarding.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, with a focus on IT audit and compliance functions.
• In-depth knowledge of IT security standards, audit methodologies, cloud technologies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proven experience managing compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, SOC, NIST,  HIPAA, GDPR or similar.
• Demonstrated success in leading disaster recovery efforts and cloud onboarding projects.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, risk management, and control environments.