Insider Risk Sr Analyst

Texas Capital; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Fertility and family building aids

Life and disability insurance

401K retirement match

Paid leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Texas Capital is seeking a seasoned insider risk professional to lead policy development and risk investigations within a collaborative security team. You will monitor user activity with UEBA, lead investigations, and advise on mitigations for the bank's exposure to insider threats.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross‑functional communication, and the ability to translate complex findings for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and mature insider risk policies and controls.
• Monitor user behavior with UEBA to identify risk patterns.
• Lead investigations of insider risk incidents with evidence collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Corporate Security, Technology, and leadership.
• Provide risk assessment and advisory to business units on exposures and mitigations.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards demonstrating program effectiveness.
• Design training and awareness initiatives to promote security culture.
• Maintain documentation for records management and legal holds.

Skills

Insider risk management

Security investigations

UEBA

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Forensic tools

Investigation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.

While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long‑term objectives. At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long‑lasting relationships.

Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks.

Integrity, work ethic, quality, and thoroughness are the foundation of this role.

Responsibilities

• Program Uplift- Develop, implement, and continuously mature insider risk policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess user behavior and activity data using UEBA tools and other analytics platforms to identify potential insider threat indicators, anomalies, and emerging risk patterns.
• Lead and coordinate investigations of suspected insider risk incidents, including evidence collection, documentation of findings, and recommendation of remediation or escalation actions.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Legal, Corporate Security, Technology, and line‑of‑business leadership to investigate concerning user conduct and drive appropriate, timely responses.
• Provide risk assessment and advisory services to business units regarding insider threat exposures, vulnerability gaps, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports, program dashboards, and executive‑level metrics demonstrating program effectiveness for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Design and facilitate training and awareness initiatives that promote a culture of security, compliance, and shared responsibility across the firm.
• Maintain thorough documentation of insider risk cases, metrics, and program activities in compliance with records management and legal hold requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field , OR equivalent professional experience in military, law enforcement, or government service
• Minimum 6 years of experience in insider risk management, security investigations, compliance, behavioral analysis, or a closely related domain
• Demonstrated high level of integrity with a proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion
• Strong understanding of insider threat tactics, adversary behaviors (TTPs), and common risk indicators within financial services environments
• Solid knowledge of behavioral analysis techniques, user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA), and investigative methodologies
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and legal requirements, including SOX, GLBA, FINRA, and SEC regulations
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent critical thinking, research, problem‑solving, and data synthesis skills focused on threat identification and risk mitigation
• Proven ability to obtain, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources, including user activity data, system logs, and witness interviews
• Ability to communicate complex findings and actionable insights to diverse audiences, from frontline managers to C‑suite executives
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trusted relationships with HR, Legal, Technology, and executive leadership — both internal and external partners
• Highly self‑motivated with sound judgment, strong initiative, and the ability to work independently on sensitive matters
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple complex, concurrent investigations and program initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the highest level of professionalism
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio) and experience with data analysis and investigative reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platforms and tools
• Hands‑on experience with digital forensics tools
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, including Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, and/or Communications Compliance modules
• Background in law enforcement, military service, government, or corporate investigations
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CFE, or equivalent

The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy. Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.