Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst | London, UK

Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Business Unit:
Information Technology
Industry:
No Industry

Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. We serve corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm's commitment to client success across its advisory services.

Scope
As a Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst at Houlihan Lokey, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our IT governance, risk management, and compliance programs. You will coordinate IT governance, risk, and compliance efforts, including corporate processes, IT information security regulations, and IT processes for regulations like GDPR, DORA, and Sarbanes-Oxley. You will work with HL leadership, internal auditors, external auditors, and key process/control and system owners across the enterprise to maintain effective and consistent IT control processes across multiple environments and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with industry best practices and regulatory mandates.
• Conduct periodic reviews and updates of IT governance documents to ensure ongoing compliance with changing regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish IT governance strategies that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage IT risks, including cybersecurity threats, data privacy issues, and operational risks.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments and create risk mitigation plans to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Continuously monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk management activities and controls.
• Work with HL Compliance to ensure adherence of IT systems to EU regulations such as GDPR, and other international regulatory requirements pertinent to the finance industry.
• Conduct assurance activities including security assessments and issues management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve security compliance, manage risk and the effectiveness of the HL IT control environment.
• Plan and execute IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit activities and manage IT remediation workstreams.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on IT governance, risk, and compliance activities to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and clients, regarding GRC-related matters.
• Work with IT, Compliance, and Audit personnel to develop IT governance and compliance related educational and training materials.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, compliance, and audit within the finance industry.
• In-depth knowledge of EU regulations, such as GDPR, and other international regulatory frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in GRC and audit tools and software is a plus.