Risk & Controls Information Security Senior Analyst

Allianz; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the UK is looking for a Risk and Controls Information Security Senior Analyst. This role involves leading initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture, managing risks, and improving control frameworks. Candidates should have senior-level experience in information security and be familiar with relevant standards like NIST CSF and COBIT. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Discounts on insurance products

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in information security risk management is essential.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF and COBIT is required.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the information security risk register.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards through enhanced control frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to foster a culture of security awareness.

Skills

Information security risk management

Technical leadership

Project management

Threat intelligence analysis

Vulnerability assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role Description

Are you an experienced professional in information security looking to lead efforts in enhancing an organization's security posture? Allianz is seeking a dedicated Risk and Controls Information Security Senior Analyst to join our team.

In this role you will take a leading position in maintaining and enhancing the organization's information security posture. This involves managing risks and continuously improving control frameworks. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams within information security, IT, and the broader business, ensuring compliance with Group policies and industry standards such as NIST CSF and COBIT.

Salary

Circa £65,000 per year.

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

Key Accountabilities

• Risk Management: Lead the management of the information security risk register, developing and implementing risk management strategies to mitigate operational information security risks.
• Control Frameworks: Ensure compliance with industry standards such as NIST CSF and COBIT by enhancing control frameworks and leading control assurance initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of security awareness and engage stakeholders in security initiatives.
• Security Assurance: Report on the effectiveness of security assurance measures, including penetration tests and red team exercises.
• Technical Leadership: Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior team members to drive project management in security.
• Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Assessments: Conduct threat intelligence analysis and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and address security threats.

We support the government scheme "Access to Work" please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Experience

• Operating at a senior level in information security risk management, controls, and risk mitigation within a regulated industry.
• Experience working in large, complex, multi-site, multi-technology environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior team members.
• Strong project management skills with the capability to lead complex projects from conception to execution.
• Expertise in conducting thorough threat intelligence analysis and vulnerability assessments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing sophisticated risk management strategies.
• Experience in designing, enhancing, and maintaining complex control framework.
• Familiarity and expertise with relevant frameworks such as NIST CSF and COBIT.
• Providing SME level expertise in respect of IS risk and IS control management processes, frameworks, and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate and engage with stakeholders, including 2nd and 3rd line governance teams.
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders effectively.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Scott Burns

Closing date 01/12/2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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85977 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent