Watts Water
IT Risk & Compliance Analyst
North Andover, MA · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$84k-$94kDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- Together, we're reimagining the future of water.
- We feel proud every day about what we do.
- This position reports to the Manager, IT Risk & Compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Three to five years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, internal audit, risk management, controls, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), or information security compliance.
- Working knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and SOX compliance requirements.
- Experience utilizing GRC, audit management, risk management, ticketing, or evidence management platforms such as Optro (AuditBoard), ServiceNow GRC, Archer, MetricStream, Jira, or similar solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across Information Security, IT, Internal Audit, external assessors, and business stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Experience documenting processes, maintaining audit evidence, and supporting compliance activities in a regulated environment.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to increased efficiency and standardization.
- Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
- Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
Nice to have
- Direct experience administering Optro (AuditBoard), including workflows, evidence requests, testing documentation, issue management, risk tracking, dashboards, and reporting.
- Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, GDPR, U.S. privacy regulations, and SEC cybersecurity disclosure requirements.
- Experience coordinating external cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing findings, vulnerability remediation efforts, risk reviews, or security exception processes.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CISSP, or active pursuit of one of these certifications.
- Experience utilizing automation and reporting tools such as Power Automate, SQL, Python, APIs, or similar technologies.
- Experience supporting compliance program implementations, procedural documentation development, stakeholder training, or governance initiatives.
- General Applicable Company Competencies
- Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position is $84,000- $94,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
- No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Company info
- For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world.
- We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future.
- Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.
- Scope of Position
- The IT Risk & Compliance Analyst, as part of the Information Security organization, is responsible for supporting the execution of Watts' IT compliance, audit readiness, cybersecurity findings management, and risk management activities.
- This role coordinates audit and compliance efforts across Information Security, IT, Internal Audit, business stakeholders, and external assessors while supporting SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity compliance obligations, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- This role is remote and may be based anywhere within the United States.
- Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate IT compliance, audit-related activities, and cybersecurity findings management efforts across Information Security, IT, Internal Audit, business control owners, and external assessors.
- Support SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) activities, including planning, evidence collection, documentation review, auditor inquiries, testing support, and issue resolution.
- Administer and maintain compliance, audit, findings, and risk management information within Optro (AuditBoard) and other systems of record.
- Track audit findings, remediation plans, risk items, action plans, and stakeholder commitments to ensure timely completion and closure.
- Support internal and external audits, assessments, walkthroughs, control testing activities, and evidence requests.
Equal opportunity
- Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
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