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Information Security GRC Analyst

Remote (United States)

The Information Security team at Root strives to manage information security risk within the organization while enabling transformative technologists to do their cutting-edge work.  As an Information Security GRC Analyst, you’ll be joining a team dedicated to securing Root, having an opportunity to influence how we mature our policies, procedures, and governance programs to manage risk and address regulatory requirements appropriately.

The ideal candidate is technically sound and brings strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with information security frameworks and standards as well as risk management processes is a must.  This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, inclusive environment and to assist the organization in finding the right balance between team-level objectives and the implementation of the information security framework.

What you'll be doing.

  • Support the creation and maintenance of an Information Security Control Framework.
  • Perform analysis of the Information Security control environment to monitor effectiveness and identify gaps.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization to identify appropriate risk remediation activities and track remediation to completion.
  • Assist in the documentation of Information Security policies and standards.
  • Manage exceptions to Information Security policy/standard requirements.
  • Perform control evaluation to determine the effectiveness of critical information security controls.
  • Monitor and report on key metrics related to the control environment.
  • Execute Information Security Risk Management activities.

What we're looking for.

  • Experience executing information security risk management activities, including risk assessment, response, and monitoring processes
  • A sound understanding of information security control frameworks, standards, and regulations
  • Experience designing and evaluating controls to reduce information security risk
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Experience developing reports and metrics, including data analysis and data visualization
  • Experience and enthusiasm for working with users with different skill levels and backgrounds; naturally collaborative

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Finding the right people to help us build Root is a top priority. Whether you would like to explore the possibility of working together or simply learn more about the position, we’d love to hear from you!

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At Root, we judge people based on the merit of their work, not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems, we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.

Who we are

We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And we’re just getting started.

What draws people to Root

Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity, rigor, and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and you’ll hear similar reasons for why they joined:

Autonomy—for assertive self-starters, the opportunities to contribute are limitless. Impact—by challenging the way it’s always been done, we solve problems that have a big impact on our business. Collaboration—we encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn. People—we are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.

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