Analyst II, Tech Governance & Assurance

LPL Financial

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Fort Mill, NCCharlotte, NCAustin, TXTempe, AZ
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29 days ago
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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management

LPL Financial currently has 59 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Analyst II, Tech Governance & Assurance

Analyst II, Tech Governance & Assurance joins the first line of defense as an IT Risk and Controls professional. This role focuses on day-to-day readiness, testing, and audit facilitation for critical compliance programs including SOX, SOC 1, SOC 2, CCPA/CPRA, and NYDFS attestation. You will perform first-line risk assessments and control self-testing across domains like privileged access management, change management, and data management while managing evidence collection and auditor relations. The role involves building automated testing scripts and dashboards to reduce manual effort. Key technical requirements include experience with GRC platforms like ServiceNow or Archer, as well as scripting tools such as SQL, Python, Alteryx, or Power BI. You will navigate complex regulatory landscapes in the financial services sector, ensuring control frameworks remain aligned with evolving cybersecurity and data privacy obligations.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOX audits by managing evidence collection and auditor communications.
  • Perform first-line risk assessments and self-testing for IT General Controls (ITGC) across various domains.
  • Identify control gaps and design deficiencies to develop remediation plans before formal audit periods.
  • Maintain control narratives, risk-and-control matrices, and internal evidence repositories.
  • Manage compliance programs for CCPA/CPRA cybersecurity requirements and NYDFS attestation processes.
  • Design and implement automated control testing and continuous monitoring to reduce manual effort.
  • Develop automated evidence pulls and testing scripts using GRC platforms or data tools.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in IT audit with hands-on exposure to SOX IT General Control and SOC 1/SOC 2 engagements.
  • 2+ years of experience with IT General Controls and control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, or SOC Trust Services Criteria.
  • 2+ years of experience facilitating audits and managing relationships with external, service, or internal auditors.
  • Experience in internal audit or Big Four accounting firms (preferred).
  • Experience in the financial services or banking industry (preferred).
  • Familiarity with data privacy and cybersecurity regulations such as CCPA/CPRA and NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 (preferred).
  • CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC, or CPA certifications; GRC platform experience; and scripting skills like SQL or Python (preferred).

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