Analyst II, Information Security

S&P Global, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Vendor Cyber Risk Analyst to help reduce cyber risk from third parties and safeguard our information assets. You will assess cybersecurity and business continuity controls for S&P Global's vendors and work with internal teams to mitigate risks.

You will conduct risk assessments, recertifications, and ongoing monitoring across the vendor ecosystem, collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to close gaps and strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering with 6+ years in Information Security or Technology Risk.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cyber vendor risk management and privacy laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity, business continuity, and AI vendor assessments for diverse vendors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify critical vendors and assess impact on cyber risk profile.
• Communicate risk findings and recommendations to senior management, legal, and compliance teams.
• Lead and participate in continuous monitoring and periodic vendor reviews.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vendor risk management

Communication skills

Cloud security

Attack surface monitoring

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 09 About the Role: This role helps reduce the cyber risk posed by third parties and protects S&P Global brands against possible attacks against our information assets by threat actors via backdoor created by our vendors. Primary responsibilities will include assessing Cybersecurity, Business Continuity controls for S&P third parties by conducting control risk assessments, risk recertifications, and continuously monitoring the vendors engaged by S&P.

The Team

As part of Vendor Risk Management, the Vendor Cyber Risk Management team manages the Supply Chain Cyber risks by performing risk assessments of third-party engagements to identify and reduce the risks posed by third parties. This is an extremely important role, considering the fact that large number of data breaches happen due to third parties. It involves working with internal stake holders as well as third parties to achieve the results.

Responsibilities and Impact

Working in Vendor Risk Management offers the opportunity to continuously enhance processes to meet the evolving requirements of various regulators. This challenging environment provides ample opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise. In addition to risk assessments, recertifications, and continuous monitoring, you will participate in various projects, allowing you to showcase and further develop your skills and experience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Artificial Intelligence assessments for various vendors such as Cloud Service Prover evaluating their information security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Effectively collaborate with internal teams to identify critical vendors and assess their potential impact on the organization's cyber risk profile.
• Communicate risk assessment findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, including senior management, legal, and compliance teams.
• Work closely with vendors to address identified security gaps and ensure they meet the organization's cybersecurity requirements.
• Review the vendors on the continuous monitoring program utilizing various attack surface monitoring tools and assisting in driving the periodical review the vendors.
• Monitor and stay abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats and industry trends to enhance the effectiveness of the risk assessment process.
• Review the cyber security contracts for various clauses to cover for data Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.
• Lead and support enhancement and strategic projects aligning with business objectives within Vendor Risk Management to meet various business and regulatory requirements.
• Assist the team members in balancing the load and managing Ad-hoc projects.
• Where required, lead the team for BAU (Business as Usual) tasks mentioned above.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Master/bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent 6+ years of experience in Information Security or Technology Risk Management
• Any prior exposure to Cyber vendor risk management and/ or privacy laws and regulations is a plus.
• Demonstrable understanding of the concepts of technology controls and information security controls.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and cloud security is highly desired; the familiarity with public cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud is highly preferred.
• Exposure to Attack Surface Monitoring tools is a plus.
• Exposure to vendor cyber security contracts is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills - a must.
• The resource should have the ability to communicate with cross-functional teams and vendors, both written and oral communication is critical.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• This position is required to work in UK Shift; flexibility is a must, especially when it comes to vendor and internal meetings held during US business hours.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders.
• Must be a critical thinker with strong qualitative skills.
• Information Security/Risk Management certification would be an advantage.
• LI-RS2

What's In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

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