Senior Security Risk & Compliance Analyst
APCO Holdings partners with dealerships across North America to deliver innovative vehicle protection products and services that enhance the ownership experience for customers and drive growth for our partners. Through our family of brands, we bring together industry expertise, technology, and data-driven insights to help dealers strengthen their finance and insurance performance and build lasting relationships with their customers. Our teams work collaboratively across operations, technology, risk, finance, marketing, and sales to deliver solutions that create measurable value and support the continued growth of APCO and the partners we serve. We are looking for a Senior Security Risk & Compliance Analyst to support and strengthen APCO’s security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives. In this role, you will help drive compliance efforts, assess security controls, identify risks, and support the organization’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a strong security posture and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Do Audit & Compliance
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of compliance audits, including readiness assessments and external audit engagements
Partner with control owners to document, implement, and maintain compliance controls aligned control requirements.
Collect, review, and validate audit evidence to ensure completeness and accuracy
Track audit findings, exceptions, and remediation efforts through closure
Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external auditors
Internal Audit
Perform internal audits and control assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security and compliance controls
Develop audit plans, testing procedures, and audit reports
Identify control gaps and recommend remediation actions
Monitor and track remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution
GRC Platform Management
Administer and maintain the organization’s GRC platform
Configure audit workflows and maintain accurate, up-to-date due diligence responses within the GRC platform.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the system
Generate dashboards and reports for compliance status, audit tracking, and risk posture
Risk Registration & Management
Maintain the enterprise risk register, including identification, classification, and documentation of risks
Facilitate risk assessments with business and IT stakeholders
Evaluate risk severity based on likelihood and impact
Track risk treatment plans (remediation, acceptance, transfer, avoidance)
Provide regular reporting on risk posture to leadership
Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with IT, Security, Legal, and business units to ensure alignment with compliance requirements
Assist in the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures
Support other compliance initiatives as needed (e.g., regulatory, customer security questionnaires)
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
At least 5 years of experience in security compliance, audit, or GRC
Hands-on experience with SOC 2 audits and Trust Services Criteria and New York 23 NYCRR 500, or other regulatory compliance.
Experience with performing internal audits and control testing
Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer GRC)
Strong understanding of risk management principles and frameworks
Knowledge of common frameworks (e.g., AICPA SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
Experience with leading cybersecurity due diligence activities, including responding to customer and partner security questionnaires accurately and in a timely manner
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Certifications Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
This Role Might Be a Great Fit If You… Enjoy identifying risks and improving security processes
Thrive in cross-functional, collaborative environments
Like balancing technical security concepts with governance and compliance
Are motivated by protecting systems, data, and organizational integrity
What We Offer Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and certification support
A collaborative and security-focused work environment
At APCO, the way we work matters just as much as the results we deliver. Our values guide how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver results.
We C.A.R.E. Committed – We build strong, high-trust relationships with our partners and each other. Accountable – We take ownership of outcomes and hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance and integrity. Results-Driven – We focus on delivering measurable outcomes that create value for our partners and our business. Excellent – We strive for excellence in everything we do while balancing short-term performance with long-term success.
If you're excited about joining a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
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