Senior Security Process Improvement Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Tampa is seeking an Info Sec Prof Senior Analyst to lead efforts in preventing and responding to information breaches and cyber-attacks. The successful candidate will enhance data security processes, educate staff on security practices, and analyze existing workflows. A Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of related experience are required, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This role is vital in ensuring compliance and protecting the organization's reputation.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Applicable Certifications or willingness to earn within 12 months of joining.

Responsibilities

• Proactively improve data security processes.
• Lead initiatives to enhance data security operations.
• Educate on information security practices.

Skills

Clear and concise communication

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. Our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do—from keeping the bank safe and managing global resources, to providing the technical tools our workers need and ensuring a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Role

The Info Sec Prof Senior Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for leading efforts to prevent, monitor and respond to information/data breaches and cyber-attacks. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the execution of Information Security directives and activities in alignment with Citi's data security policy.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within the Data Security department to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of security operations and controls.
• Lead initiatives to develop, document, and implement optimized data security processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze existing data security workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and areas for automation or streamlining.
• Consult regarding data security processes, including interpreting and/or clarifying information security policy, procedures, standards or concepts.
• Identify potential information security (IS) risks and make recommendations for enhancement.
• Collect and analyze security risk evidence and coordinate with internal and external compliance and auditing agencies / officials.
• Execute meetings and communicate complex security topics and safe IS practices with all levels of the organization.
• Ensure that controls are utilized daily and that non-compliance remediation is addressed.
• Assist with defining and implementing IS standards to align procedures and practices in compliance with Citi standards.
• Educate and advise on safe information security practices and current, changing, and/or recommended information security requirements.
• Validate compliance with IS policies, practices, and procedures, and resolve a variety of IS related issues in coordination with the business.
• Assume informal/formal mentorship role within teams and assist with the coaching and training of new team members.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Applicable Certifications or willingness to earn within 12 months of joining
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven influencing and relationship management skills
• Proven analytical skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Citi will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this position. Candidate must be located within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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