Compliance Assurance Specialist Job OnQ Global

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Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Compliance Assurance Specialist to support our compliance program across multiple regulatory frameworks and international standards. This role will be responsible for monitoring compliance activities, conducting assessments, maintaining documentation, and supporting audit processes to ensure adherence to ISO standards, data protection regulations, and industry-specific requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance frameworks, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to maintain our certifications and regulatory compliance.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess organizational compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 27799,
  and other relevant standards
• Support SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance programs
• Conduct internal compliance audits and gap assessments across departments
• Maintain and update compliance documentation, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies during audit processes
• Track and manage corrective action plans and remediation activities
• Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for management review
• Assist in risk assessments and security control evaluations
• Monitor compliance with vendor management and third-party risk requirements
• Support incident response activities from a compliance perspective
• Conduct compliance training and awareness sessions for staff
• Maintain compliance evidence repository and audit trails
• Review and assess compliance impact of new systems, processes, and initiatives
• Support data protection and privacy compliance activities
• Collaborate with IT security, operations, and business teams on compliance matters
• Stay current with regulatory changes and industry best practices

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Business
  Administration, Law, or related field

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in compliance, audit, information security, or related role

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, SOC 2,
  and GDPR
• Knowledge of information security principles and best practices
• Experience conducting internal audits and compliance assessments
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to identify compliance gaps
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational
  controls
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of risk management concepts and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CRISC, or CISSP
• Experience in healthcare or BPO industry compliance
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI DSS, and healthcare data security requirements
• Experience with compliance management platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata, OneTrust)
• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience supporting multiple certification audits simultaneously
• Understanding of ITIL and IT service management frameworks
• Previous experience working with international compliance standards
• Knowledge of data privacy laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with security assessment tools and vulnerability management

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