Threat Intelligence Lead

U.S. Bank; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bancorp India is seeking a Threat Intelligence Lead to detect and assess threats affecting people, assets, and operations. You will monitor threats, produce intelligence products, and support rapid response during critical events, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

The role requires 3–5+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and fluent English with Hindi/Tamil language skills. A first or second shift and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5+ years of applicable threat intelligence experience.
• Fluent verbal and written English with Hindi/Tamil language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as intelligence lead for the APAC region.
• Assess threats using research, monitoring, and reporting capabilities.
• Monitor OSINT, dark web, and other feeds for threats to assets and operations.
• Produce detailed threat intelligence products and risk assessments.
• Support rapid response during critical events and incidents.

Skills

Fluent English

Hindi language

Tamil language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bancorp India gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

The Threat Intelligence Lead will work within the larger Global Corporate Security and Investigations team to detect threats to the organization, assess external and internal threats that may have impact to the company’s assets, including people, property, and operations. Threat monitoring will take a proactive approach to identify threats and the threat landscape while being able to quickly respond in order to minimize impact. Information collected will be assessed by the analyst to help inform key decision makers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the intelligence lead for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region
• Utilize demonstratable research, monitoring, and reporting capabilities to assess and report on issues of concern.
• This may include emergency situations unfolding near company assets, violence and unrest, criminal activity, and external/internal threats.
• Continuously monitor various threat intelligence sources, including dark web forums, markets, messaging services, proprietary feeds, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).
• Produce detailed threat intelligence products including assessments of threat actors and potential risks to the organization.
• Understand the global scope of the company’s business and monitor these areas for issues that could impact operations, assets, personnel, and reputation.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate data in identification of trends or patterns that will assist the security team to better anticipate threats.
• Provide rapid response and support during critical events.
• Build strong relationships with other Threat Intelligence Analysts in similar job functions, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and internal partners to assist with information gathering and sharing.
• Provide support and act as back-up to the physical security manager

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically, more than 3-5+ years of applicable experience
• Fluent verbal and written communication in both English and Hindi/Tamil languages.
• Must be willing to work first or second shift and remain available for after-hours on-call responsibilities.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of and experience in threat hunting via open-source threat intelligence and incident response
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in an operational security and/or analysis role
• Understanding of frameworks including open-source intelligence and additional sources that may be used to find and gather information
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends
• Ability to research, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines simultaneously
• Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages, including Microsoft Office applications and word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family.