This position is responsible for various tasks within the third party security intake team, which is responsible for performing a large volume of inherent risk reviews on a monthly basis. Tasks involved in this role include:

• Conduct information security risk assessments; assess and document design of controls; and identify and report on gaps and opportunities to centralize processes in a meaningful way to improve security and efficiencies.
• Participate in regulatory exams and assist with engaging relevant stakeholders and business partners to timely and accurately address regulatory requests.
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and evolution of materials for various internal, Board, Committee, and other meetings and discussions.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed to support department’s needs.
• Proactively stay informed of the latest legal and regulatory changes that impact the organization and assess for compliance with the continuously evolving requirements.
• Work effectively with teammates and earn credibility from stakeholders by establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with Business Partners, as needed.
• Foster relationships with middle to senior management, and senior executives across a range of functions including Risk Management and Technology.
• Understand and can explain to others the core processes, risks & mitigation techniques for designated areas.
• Assist in the preparation of end user materials.
• Gather requirements and documents these requirements for use in various audits, reports, & projects.
• Facilitate discussions and follows a structured approach to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate and manage requirements.
• Analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Collect, organizes, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Filter and "clean" data, and reviews reports and key performance indicators to locate and correct data issues.
• Perform documentation writing and maintenance of new and existing processes, procedures and requirements.
• Ensure consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals.
• Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Work independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Qualifications:
• Typically between 2 - 4 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference for candidates who have or are pursuing at least one certification in a related field, with strong preference for Information Security certifications from a well-recognized institution (e.g. (ISC)2, ISACA, SANS).
• Experience in information security, technology, business requirements gathering and reporting in a financial services setting.
• Data manipulation and analysis skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy - In-depth.
• Knowledge of Information Security processes, procedures and controls - In-depth.
• Understanding of Information Security risk and regulatory requirements - In-depth.
• Understanding and problem solving ability of IS issues within their business group - Good.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

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