Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
The Opportunity
The IT Security Compliance Analyst provides support for IT Compliance Programs, and will research risks, identify issues, develop solutions, and provide related reporting, training and other duties. Incumbent will oversee and gather information related to the ongoing activities within Velera, including creation and development of information security metrics for senior leadership. Incumbent will report on top departmental and corporate compliance priorities and will own execution and process to meet stated priorities. Incumbent will also collaborate with functional ITS and business leaders to drive IT compliance practices and adoption.
Day in the Life
Audit user and system security configurations for compliance with internal and external requirements
Perform audits and follow-up on corrective actions; Participate in internal audit activities performed for compliance verification; Interact and coordinate with appropriate business unit resources for audit participation
Provide information to management regarding negative business impact caused by violation of confidentiality, integrity or availability of information and information systems
Understand application of security concepts across a broad scope of information technology areas including data communications, network design, operations, database structures, operating systems, application development, security risk assessment, and disaster recovery
Provide ongoing guidance and support to the organization to promote a progressive and sustainable compliance culture
Prepare and provide updates for monthly internal and external compliance reports
Document and maintain risk-based compliance policies and procedures; Develop various materials for use on ITS's compliance intranet site
Coordinate training material and monitoring records and the distribution of regulatory information to the appropriate personnel
Implement and maintain operational plans for key control activities to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate or functional related policies and procedures; Respond to internal and external inquiries and requests for information to clarify regulatory requirements
Assist in development of processes to identify, quantify, analyze, and report on Velera Technology Risk and Compliance status
Function as a liaison between business units with compliance responsibilities to collect, report, and retain compliance documentation and reports
Identify ongoing process improvements, operational gaps, and potential remediation steps; assist and/or lead process re-design and coordination of remediation efforts and remediation status reporting
Maintain knowledge of legislation and regulation changes related to the financial industry; understanding of applicable finance industry security and privacy regulations, procedures and issues, and assist in leading internal efforts to ensure the organization remains compliant with such laws and regulations
Lead and/or participate in special project teams supporting general business initiatives outside of the primary security function
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Risk management, governance or security certification (CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CISM, CISA) required.
Project Management certification (PMP) preferred.
Five (5) years of related work experience, including a combination of at least three (3) years’ experience in Internal IT Systems Auditing and three (3) years’ experience in internal control projects in the financial industry required.
Working knowledge of SSAE 16 and PCI requirements
Working knowledge of ISO27000 series of standards, PCI, COBIT, ITIL, and Sarbanes Oxley rules surrounding IT
Working knowledge of NACHA
Working knowledge of OFAC, BSA, GLBA, Patriot Act and other Federal or State laws that impact National Security requirements or privacy
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About Velera
At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.
Pay Equity
$84,900.00 - $108,200.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Great Work/Life Benefits!
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.
This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.
As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.
