Information Governance Senior Analyst

The Information Governance Senior Analyst supports the Firms Information Governance program through the development implementation and continuous improvement of information governance ethical wall client confidentiality data protection and records management initiatives. Under the direction of the Information Governance Manager the Senior Analyst provides day-to-day leadership on projects and operational initiatives evaluates information governance practices analyzes business processes and technology solutions identifies opportunities for operational improvement and supports the implementation of policies controls and systems that strengthen governance controls mitigate information-related risk support regulatory and client requirements and promote the secure and compliant management of Firm and client information throughout its lifecycle. The role also contributes to technology initiatives compliance assessments data protection efforts reporting and analytics and the ongoing enhancement of information governance services and processes in collaboration with internal counterparts and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of procedures standards and controls that promote the classification confidentiality privacy security and compliant management of Firm and client information.

• Administer and support the ongoing enhancement of ethical wall and information barrier technologies including Intapp Walls to help meet client confidentiality matter security regulatory and Firm policy requirements.

• Analyze assess and implement information records email document and content management processes; identify operational compliance and information-related risks; evaluate alternatives and technology solutions and assess business impacts; and prepare recommendations to support governance objectives and operational improvements.

• Support governance-related technology initiatives and upgrades by gathering and documenting requirements coordinating testing activities validating controls supporting deployment efforts and ensuring alignment with Firm policies and standards.

• Develop and maintain governance controls testing methodologies monitoring processes and assessment criteria used to evaluate compliance with Firm policies client requirements and information governance standards.

• Conduct information and content security reviews evaluate alerts and monitoring activities assess potential policy violations or confidentiality risks and recommend appropriate remediation or control enhancements.

• Translate information governance policies and standards including information classification client confidentiality data protection and AI governance requirements into operational procedures workflows and technology-enabled controls.

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to support alignment between information governance data protection confidentiality information security and client requirements across Firm systems and platforms.

• Assess processes procedures and technology-enabled controls and prepare recommendations to strengthen compliance improve operational effectiveness and mitigate information-related risk.

• Serve as a contributing information governance subject matter resource by maintaining expertise in ethical walls information protection data classification content management AI governance and emerging industry practices; prepare presentations analyses business cases and written recommendations for management.

• Develop and maintain dashboards metrics analytics and reporting related to information governance ethical wall administration data protection controls compliance activities and strategic initiatives; analyze trends and key risk indicators and provide insights to support decision-making and program oversight.

• Perform other duties and support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in information governance information security data protection records management compliance or related disciplines within a law firm financial services professional services corporate legal department or other highly regulated environment.

• Advanced knowledge of information governance information security data privacy and records management principles practices technologies and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives technology implementations process improvement efforts and governance-related projects.

• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating governance compliance and operational needs into practical processes controls and technology solutions.

• Proficiency with document management systems (e.g. NetDocuments iManage) and content management and collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint).

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint OneDrive and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Experience administering ethical wall and information barrier applications such as Intapp Walls used to support client confidentiality matter security and compliance requirements.

• Experience with Microsoft Purview for data governance information protection data classification records management compliance monitoring and related information governance initiatives.

• Experience with information security monitoring and data protection technologies such as Cyberhaven Netskope and/or Proofpoint.

• Familiarity with AI governance information protection and risk management practices supporting the secure and compliant use of AI-enabled technologies.

• Information Governance Professional (IGP) certification or other relevant information governance privacy records management or security certifications.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors including but not limited to the relevant market skills experience and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation please email (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.