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Audit and Compliance Specialist

Aptean · Remote (US) · Remote

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About Aptean

Run your business with software built for your industry. Aptean delivers AI-enhanced solutions for food, manufacturing, retail, logistics and more. Backed by Insight.

About the role

The Audit and Compliance Specialist – Governance, Risk & Compliance performs the assurance activities of the Aptean Information Security Office: testing whether security controls are designed adequately and operating effectively, producing the evidence that demonstrates it, and assessing third parties, products and AI systems against Aptean control requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Lead Audit and Compliance Specialist
  • Executes control testing against the information security control framework on the defined cycle, including sampling, test procedures and documented conclusions on operating effectiveness
  • Assesses control evidence for sufficiency, records findings with severity, root cause and accountable owner, and validates remediation evidence before closing findings raised by the function
  • Supports external audits, certification assessments and customer-driven assessments through evidence preparation, request tracking, auditor liaison and follow-up submissions
  • Conducts pre-engagement and periodic third-party security and privacy due diligence assessments, reviews vendor assurance artefacts and contractual security requirements, and issues documented risk opinions
  • Drafts and maintains security policies, standards and department security handbooks, working with subject matter experts to define applicable controls, expected evidence and accountable owners
More about this role

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION: Audit and Compliance Specialist – Governance, Risk & Compliance

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

APTEAN JOB TABLE: Information Security

APTEAN JOB LEVEL: B

APTEAN JOB TITLE: Audit and Compliance Specialist – Governance, Risk & Compliance

Full line: Director, Information Security

Dotted line: Lead Audit and Compliance Specialist

2. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Audit and Compliance Specialist – Governance, Risk & Compliance performs the assurance activities of the Aptean Information Security Office: testing whether security controls are designed adequately and operating effectively, producing the evidence that demonstrates it, and assessing third parties, products and AI systems against Aptean control requirements. The role supports external audits and certification assessments, coordinates technical security assessments, authors security policies, standards and department handbooks, and administers the exception and control registers.

3. SCOPE

Possesses extensive experience and deep expertise in the field. Effectively resolves a broad range of challenges using sound judgment, creativity, and practical knowledge. Recognized as a fully proficient professional who can...

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