At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

We are seeking an IT Risk & Compliance Specialist located in Cleveland, Ohio. The IT Risk & Compliance Specialist is responsible for understanding, evaluating and assessing complex systems, security controls and standards throughout the Brookfield Properties organization. This role will also be supporting management on various risk management engagements and activities. In addition, this role will ensure the company is compliant with regulatory requirements, security best practices, as defined by industry experts, and Brookfield Properties policies and standards. This position is responsible for handling highly sensitive and confidential information.

• Assist management in the development and design of effective risk management processes, procedures, and controls
• Explore and seek opportunities to streamline and automate areas of the IT Risk Management process and associated procedures
• Assist with development and maintenance of IT/Cyber risk register. Analyze and evaluate IT security risks to determine the likelihood and impact to the business
• Assist in providing direct support to all IT staff for security, risk and compliance related issues and gaps
• Report the levels of IT compliance gaps, risk, and control effectiveness to key stakeholders such as the CIO, Control Owners, and other Management roles as needed
• Act as a liaison for parties who perform external assessments of our environment, including auditors and client contacts
• Assist IT management with the acquisition of tools and expertise to support IT Risk Management related projects and initiatives
• Determine risk response options and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness to manage risk at an acceptable level
• Assess critical business systems, applications, and processes to capture new risks
• Continuously monitor and report on IT security risk and controls to relevant stakeholders and management
• Assist management in the remediation efforts surrounding observations from Risk & Regulatory, Cyber Security Baselines, external audit reports, etc.
• Support ongoing enhancements and improvements of the Risk Management program
• Contribute to the implementation of the Security Awareness program and subsequent monitoring to identify gaps with existing procedures and requirements
• Support the planning, preparation, and implementation of Security Awareness roadmap and annual training plan
• Collaborate with management and the information security team as needed to augment or further develop information security training, education, and awareness activities appropriate for staff
• Assist with supporting and administering the Security Awareness training platform
• Aid in reporting relevant Governance, Risk, & Compliance metrics to key stakeholders
• Support management in the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT policies and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems (CRISC) preferred
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience specializing Risk Management, IT Governance, and/or Security Awareness
• Strong ability to research and comprehend complex IT compliance regulations, relevant IT frameworks (e.g. NIST), and risk management policies
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility and willingness to start and lead new initiatives
• Detail oriented with an ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work collaboratively and seek guidance when appropriate
• Proven ability to solve problems, identify opportunities for improvement, build processes and optimize workflows
• Strong presentation skills with experience presenting to executive and senior management
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straight forward manner
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management as well as external parties
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams across multiple projects
• Proven ability to make an influence across within an organization at multiple levels
• Experience coordinating and leading meetings and coordinating/managing projects
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other enterprise systems
• Experience with OneTrust or other risk management platforms preferred

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.