Hybrid First-Line Risk Analyst – Tech & Security

Citizens Financial; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Financial is seeking a First Line Risk Analyst to join our team focused on control monitoring, testing, and risk reporting across the Enterprise Technology & Security (ETS) risk environment.

You will work with business partners and risk managers to evaluate controls, maintain RCSAs, monitor indicators, and contribute to risk governance. You will gain exposure to cybersecurity, cloud services, and regulatory requirements while developing risk management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, Risk Management, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in technology risk, information security, cybersecurity, audit, compliance, controls, operational risk, or related functions.
• Knowledge of information security, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud operations, SDLC methodologies, and/or DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud-based service models including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Working knowledge of risk and control frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL, or similar standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute control monitoring and testing activities in accordance with established methodologies and timelines.
• Assess technology and operational controls to identify potential risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Monitor and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs).
• Maintain Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), process maps, and supporting documentation within designated systems of record.
• Contribute to the development of risk dashboards, management reporting, and control monitoring metrics.
• Document and track control issues, remediation activities, and corrective action plans.
• Analyze testing results and control performance data to identify trends and opportunities to enhance control effectiveness.
• Partner with business stakeholders and First Line Risk Managers to support risk management initiatives and governance activities.
• Support audit, regulatory, compliance, and issue management activities.
• Assist in evaluating controls related to information security, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud services, and DevSecOps environments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Excel

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow

Jira

Power BI

Tableau

Splunk

DataDog

Wiz

AWS

Azure

Job description

Citizens Financial is seeking a First Line Risk Analyst to join our team focused on control monitoring, testing, and risk reporting across the Enterprise Technology & Security (ETS) risk environment.

You will work with business partners and risk managers to evaluate controls, maintain RCSAs, monitor indicators, and contribute to risk governance. You will gain exposure to cybersecurity, cloud services, and regulatory requirements while developing risk management expertise.