Senior IT Governance Analyst

At a senior level of proficiency, this position will provide compliance and risk management support to all levels of management; identify and implement process and control changes, along with adoption of industry best practice risk mitigation techniques; and exhibit strong technical and team leadership skills in working with IT and FHLBank business partners to (1) develop, implement and maintain the FHLBank’s IT general and application computer controls in alignment with the COBIT framework for the governance and management of IT; (2) develop and implement IT risk framework, methodologies, controls, and processes for identifying, evaluating, monitoring and reporting IT risks; (3) collaborate with internal/external auditors and examiners on the state of IT controls; and (4) oversee the review and assessment of vendor control environments and formulate a vendor risk rating.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. A professional certificate or a graduate degree is preferred.
• Senior level of competency with five to eight years of similar or related professional experience.
• Three to five years of general audit/risk identification/control skills and the ability to work effectively to achieve deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work effectively under stress and deadlines.
• Ability to independently identify IT control issues, define options and recommend solutions. Assist in implementation as needed.
• Strong knowledge of IT internal controls required.
• Strong knowledge of COBIT framework.
• Ability to collaborate with business partners, bank management and auditors or examiners to achieve departmental and corporate goals.
• Ability to set priorities, consistently meet deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Inquiring mindset with the ability to think logically.
• Strong knowledge of/experience using Microsoft products.
• Ability to protect and classify business records created or used in business processes to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity; and the retention and destruction of such as specified by relevant policies.
• Ability to work independently, knowledge of office automation software and use general office equipment.
• Experience with Agile development methods.
• Strong experience with network and application security concepts, database administration, and user access security standards.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits…

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
• Summer hours
• Onsite cafe

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule

  Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely one day a week.

• Access to Leadership

  The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say “Hi.” Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition

  Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• ProfessionalWins

  FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.