Roles and Responsibilities
Crafting Internal Policies: Developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive internal IT security policies, standards, and procedures for the company's own operations (e.g., how sensitive customer data is handled, access controls for internal systems).
Risk Assessment and Management: Proactively identifying potential areas of non-compliance within the company's own IT environment and for its clients. Working with IT and security teams to develop and implement controls and strategies to mitigate identified compliance risks. Keeping detailed records of identified risks, their potential impact, and mitigation efforts
Auditing and Monitoring: The administrator serves as a critical point of contact for technical support, resolving IT-related issues for colleagues across the company. They handle a variety of tasks, from troubleshooting hardware and software problems to assisting with the onboarding of new employees and managing an issues tracking system.
Asset and Equipment Administration: Conducting regular internal audits and assessments of IT systems, processes, and controls to ensure ongoing adherence to policies and regulations. Preparing the company and assisting clients in preparing for external audits by regulatory bodies or third-party auditors
Key Skills and Qualifications
Extensive Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and best practices. This is foundational.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to dissect complex situations, analyze data, identify root causes of non-compliance, and develop effective solutions.
Proactivity & Adaptability: Staying ahead of evolving regulations and industry trends. Ability to adjust quickly to new requirements and a dynamic regulatory landscape.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF): Crucial knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, including KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures, enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (SARs/STRs).
