The Information Governance Analyst performs analytical or interpretive tasks necessary to develop recommendations to refine methodologies, procedures, processes and controls necessary to minimize the liability, risk and cost of retaining hardcopy and electronic documents.  Additionally, they are responsible for developing solutions to safeguard confidential information from unauthorized access, misuse, and/or leakage. They develop, implement, and maintain policies and technologies designed to detect and prevent document loss, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Firm requirements.

• Document, analyze, and assess current records, email and file management processes. Identify issues and potential risks. Analyze potential benefits and risks of alternatives; measure the impact of planned changes; and provide justification for the recommended solution.
• Draft process controls, test plans and assessment criteria to measure compliance with established processes.
• Provide support on a variety of data, file, document and email projects.
• Monitor and respond to alerts generated by Firm data loss prevention (DLP) systems. Conduct preliminary investigations and continual monitoring of users as needed.
• Develop and enforce document protection policies and procedures as well as assist in the development of document protection strategies and a program roadmap.
• Support the integration of new technologies and systems with DLP tools.
• Work with vendors and external partners to assess and optimize DLP solutions.
• Draft process controls, test plans and assessment criteria to measure compliance with established processes.
• Conduct analysis in response to requests to evaluate document security. Take necessary action to update document security as appropriate.
• Prepare recommendations for the design or reengineering of processes and procedures to facilitate compliance with regulatory and Firm requirements.
• Identify and set the appropriate security settings on electronic documents. Conduct initial investigation into alerts triggered by potentially inappropriate document exports. This could include the use of metadata tagging or similar DLP solutions.
• Support the process for document entitlement reviews in accordance with client requirements.
• Contribute to presentations or written reports describing recommendations to process or system owners.
• Assist with development of change management programs and implementation plans needed to comply with regulatory and Firm requirements.
• Stay abreast of leading practices for securing, monitoring, and implementing governance on data and its movement throughout its lifecycle.
• Prepare status reports, metrics, and compile statistics on projects. Create or update spreadsheets, pivot-tables and other relevant reports.

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. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility (the “Essential Duties”) satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties.  If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Associate Degree or five (5) years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Degree.
• Knowledge of information governance best practices and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Experience with records and/or document management applications such as NetDocuments, Intapp Walls, and data monitoring software.
• Information Governance Profession (IGP) certification  
• Previous experience with DLP tools such as Cyberhaven, Netskope, and ProofPoint.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Purview.

Other Skills and Abilities:

In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:

• Superior organizational and time management skills, including the ability to set and manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to think analytically
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively interact with attorneys, Firm management, and support staff
• Ability to sustain cooperative working relationships
• Shows initiative by taking ownership of projects and processes and by demonstrating commitment to the position
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer