Compliance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Oversee process and compliance activities to establish and uphold leading compliance and security frameworks such as ISO, CSA, SSAE18 SOC, NIST, FDA, NIS, TISAX, etc.

• Promote uniformity across QAD in upholding compliance controls and ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory compliance requirements in areas such as Information Security, Service Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Privacy Management, and Quality Management Systems.

• Conduct gap analyses for compliance standards updates and provide guidance to functional teams in implementing necessary controls and revising policies and procedures.

• Execute internal compliance audits and showcase controls during external compliance evaluations.

• Manage and perform internal process and security compliance audits.

• Engage in external compliance audits and present evidence and controls.

• Handle customer audit inquiries and collaborate with global teams to collect and present evidence.

• Record audit observations and findings, and follow up with relevant parties to ensure resolution of audit issues.

• Conduct gap analyses for certification updates and apply necessary revisions.

• Maintain compliance-related registers, including Risk and Continuous Improvements.

• Provide training to global teams on various compliance frameworks as needed.

• Assist business functions in conducting business impact analyses and maintaining business continuity plans.

• Collaborate with global business functions in responding to third-party questionnaires.

• Actively enhance skills and knowledge regarding security and compliance standards and frameworks.

• Stay informed about changes in industry compliance and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT; ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 Lead Auditor Certifications are preferred (or to be obtained within 12 months).

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience encompassing Compliance, Service and Security Management, and Cybersecurity best practices.

• Familiarity with leading compliance frameworks (e.g., CSA STAR, SSAE18 SOC 1 / SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 9001, FDA, NIST, NIS 2, TISAX, etc.).

• Experience with the compliance audit process.

• Ability to deliver process training.

• Understanding of System/Network security and business operations.

• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies, training material development, and proficiency in spreadsheets are preferred.

• Strong business procedure writing skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Customer service skills with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to work independently.

• Capable of exercising judgment and discretion while applying company policies and practices to determine suitable actions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Your health and well-being are a priority for us at QAD.

• We offer programs designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

• An opportunity to be part of a growing business that is entering its next phase of expansion and transformation.

• A collaborative culture filled with intelligent and diligent individuals who support one another to accomplish tasks.

• An environment of growth and opportunity, where sharing ideas is consistently valued over hierarchy or title.