IT RISK & CONTROL ANALYST
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
"The IT Risk Controls Analyst is a subject-area specialist with specialized training, methods and analytic techniques to create recommendations and directions for cyber risk mitigation in a complex technical environment. Focus areas of security assessment by the ITRC Security Analyst includes third party security and overall security program effectiveness in mitigating risk. The ITRC Analyst's goal to create actionable information for IT and business leadership, and to provide objective assessment of cyber security risks for auditors, regulators and external parties. This requires routinely authoring detailed reports and gathering metrics ensure stakeholders receive accurate and complete information. The ITRC keeps abreast of external cyber security trends, technologies and cyber risk management approaches, and often works with other teams on cyber risk-related initiatives to provide subject-matter recommendations and guidance to achieve a posture within the bank's overall risk appetite. An experienced, fully proficient professional with full understanding and in-depth knowledge of discipline or areas of specializationWorks on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires a evaluation of identifiable factors"
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Define analysis objectives, collect data from internal and external sources, and evaluate/analyze data to provide objective information on cyber risks for IT and business management with both summary and detailed reporting
- Assess risk within-subject specialty area to evaluate the design and effectiveness of security controls
- Provide insight and guidance to IT software and hardware upgrades and other projects to ensure production environments meet and exceed minimum security standards and will effectively counter cyber threats
- Create new and maintain process and procedural documentation for various risk analysis and risk assessment activities; Highlight industry-based methodologies, techniques, or standards (FAIR, NIST, FFIEC, etc.) used as the basis for analysis efforts
- Participate in other security support projects and duties as needed or requested
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Information/Cyber Security field
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in cyber security operations, incident response, IT risk management or investigations
Additional Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience analyzing complex cyber security data sets within subject area specialty
- Demonstrated knowledge of cyber security landscape -- threats, trends, technologies
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial regulation and control frameworks applicable to cyber security or IT risk
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Including a strong ability to create positive and professional business relationships with internal clients.
- Strong commitment to working as a team and providing excellent customer service.
- Exposure to banking or equivalent highly controlled technology environment is preferred
- Masters' degree in business, computer science or related field preferred
- Security certifications (CISSP, GSEC, etc.) are highly desired.
- Demonstrated experience with Industry or subject specific analysis or assessment frameworks is highly desired (FAIR, NIST CSF, etc.)
- Experience in banking/financial industry is strongly preferred
- Formalized training in cyber security analysis or assessment techniques
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
CompensationStarting base salary: $70,500 - $104,500 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
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ABOUT US
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial ser