The Information Security Operations (ISO) Lead Analyst is a senior level professional responsible for driving 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.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Support the implementation of the IS Training Plan, by verifying training participants completed the training and understand IS requirements
• Coordinate with cross-functional Operations and Technology (O&T) counterparts and teams to improve O&T risk oversight
• Provide recommendations on IS aspects of projects and assess/report Corrective Action Plans to improve IS programs and initiatives
• Escalate significant risks to the Regional/Sector IS Leadership for information or required actions
• Attend and participate in internal/external IS forums and risk committees when necessary
• Improve processes, by removing deficiencies and enhancing current tools that reduce an overall risk profile
• Ensure security practices/standards compliance and reduce security risks through enhancing controls and minimizing weaknesses in Citi’s applications portfolio
• Ensure audits are passed with a satisfactory audit rating for all IS topics
• Ensure non-compliant items are resolved through coordination with Business Manager and business staff
• Support the Global Information Security (GIS) policies, standards, and initiatives development and implementation
• Increase communication efficiency with cross-sector ISOs to resolve security issues that span multiple businesses
• 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.
• Manage information security and cybersecurity matters with Japan’s financial regulatory and legal authorities.
• This position will require substantial collaboration with business and Cyber Security professionals ensuring timely and appropriate Cyber security support for the assigned business area.
• Be a trustworthy information security technical subject matter expert for the risk assessments, third-party risks, vulnerability management, DLP, etc. related to business, applications, and infrastructure.
• Communicate proficiently in Japanese with regulatory and law enforcement authorities, local businesses, and vendors for resolving information security matters.
• Business-level English proficiency for communicating with global peers.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in interpreting and applying policies, standards and procedures
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication both in English and Japanese
• Proven influencing and relationship management skills
• Proven analytical skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA, etc. preferred

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

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Information Security:

Time Type:

Full time

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