Information Security Compliance Analyst

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 13,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

Information Security Compliance Analyst

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic denim brands: Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic. We design, manufacture, and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

Our global community of more than 15,000 employees fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative, and forward-looking employees with a passion for creating innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are both meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees.

Job Title: Information Security Compliance Analyst

The Information Security Compliance Analyst will assist in the support of a strong regulatory compliance program, improving the framework for ensuring compliance to SOX, PCI-DSS, Privacy and other regulatory/industry controls. The Compliance Analyst will also be involved in activities to maintain compliance with internal policies and standards and select best industry practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with compliance control owners to verify and validate IT General Controls (ITGCs) are effective and operational through planned and ad-hoc reviews.
• Collect and prepare evidence for regulatory audits and internal assessments across multiple brands.
• Maintain controls documentation and create new documentation as needed.
• Assist in identifying and implementing automation opportunities to proactively validate compliance.
• Provide key input into risk mitigation strategies and programs.
• Partner with IT business owners to ensure action plans are designed and implemented.
• Support periodic reviews and updates to information security policies, coordinating with IT, Legal, Auditing and other business teams to collect content.
• Support IT risk, audit, and compliance reporting via consolidated dashboards to aid in executive management decision making process.

Skills for Success:

• Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences - Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Precision in reviewing controls, control documentation, and audit evidence to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Strong leadership, project, and team-building skills, including the ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives in multiple departments.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects.

Experience/Education:

• 5+ years of experience in a combination of information security and audit.
• In depth working knowledge in data analytics and programming (Python scripts etc.)
• Exposure to compliance regulations such as PCI-DSS, SOX, Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) highly desired.
• Security certifications including CISA, CISM, CISSP, and GIAC is highly desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork and facilitation.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in a global retail environment is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or equivalent experience.

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Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.