Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is looking for a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst to join their team in Buffalo, NY. This hybrid role involves identifying and mitigating risks related to insider threats, developing strategies for compliance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in cybersecurity or risk audit, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Forty hours of paid volunteer time annually

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement savings options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience or 7 years combined education/work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of cybersecurity principles and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Create policies to monitor and secure the organization.
• Analyze and produce insightful reports for senior leadership.
• Coordinate responses to audit and regulatory requests.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Cybersecurity Platforms

Compliance Tools

Job description

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Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Apply remote type Hybrid Position locations Buffalo, NY time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R75370

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration at our Buffalo, NY Tech Hub.

Overview:

Cybersecurity Insider Threat (CIT) Risk Analysts play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks by understanding critical business operations, the workflows associated to those operations, and the access to systems and data required to perform the necessary operations. Their responsibilities focus on evaluating potential risks posed by employees, contractors, and trusted third parties and developing strategies to reduce the impact of these threats. Their understanding of the evolving footprint of M&T Bank (critical businesses, mergers and acquisitions, cost saving initiatives, regulatory changes and requirements, etc.) is required for the continuous improvement of the Cybersecurity Insider Threat Program (CITP).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create policies and processes to assist Cybersecurity with consistently monitoring and securing organization.
• Participate in the development, review, and update of strategies, policies and procedures pertaining to various governance areas.
• Research and analyze industry best practices and regulatory requirements and make recommendations for policy enhancements to improve resiliency and security of organization.
• Maintain and implement systems and processes for monitoring compliance to policies and procedures and identifying data for daily business management.
• Analyze and produce insightful reports with recommendations for Cybersecurity senior leadership.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Technology, and First Line Risk teams and, at times, business lines to proactively mitigate risk through creation of robust policies and procedures.
• Coordinate responses to audit and regulatory requests, by gathering data and actively participating in documentation reviews for accuracy.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams and managers to create process documentation, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Coordinates various aspects of remediation activities by tracking team completion and drafting key actions, timeline, and communication plan.
• Build relationships among stakeholders in Cybersecurity teams to ensure successful creation and implementation of processes.
• Serve as a resource to Cybersecurity teams and managers to educate and assist with projects.

• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Partners with peers, manager, Cybersecurity team and leadership, First Line Risk team, Internal Audit team, and external auditors
• Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Work is accomplished with periodic check-ins for alignment and limited direction.
• Working knowledge of multiple cybersecurity platforms and applications within function

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years’ work experience in Cybersecurity, Technology, or Risk/Audit
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of cybersecurity principles and compliance requirements.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Working knowledge of multiple cybersecurity platforms and applications within function
• Proficient level of thinking critically and solving problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience collaborating with leaders to execute results.
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of technology risk principles and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to translating technical requirements into clear policies and procedures.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $93,581.10 - $155,968.51 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America

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Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. ViewM&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

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