Lead Cyber Risk Analyst

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. This role will report to the Head of Technology, Cyber, and Data Risk Management within Enterprise Risk Management. This role will play a critical role in developing and building an industry leading Technology Risk framework and program (inclusive of Info Sec and Cyber). The role will engage directly with the CISO and senior leaders across all business lines to influence the strategy and execution of key technology and cyber initiatives. The role will be responsible to ensure those efforts drive successful business objectives while ensuring risk is managed within defined appetites. 

Responsibilities

• Support definition and development of an Information Security Risk Management Framework and program.
• Establish and ensure adherence to Information Security risk frameworks and policies.
• Independently oversee and consult on technology and cyber security strategies and initiatives. 
• Independently identify and assess risk related to technology and cyber processes, activities and assets. 
• Provide support to identification, review, challenge, and oversight of Tech and Cyber issue remediation. 
• Provide independent oversight of technology organizations and technology and cyber risks throughout the firm. 
• Participate in the development and maturation of risk appetite statements. 
• Produce Technology, Cyber, and Data risk profiles along with supporting metrics and reporting.
• Review and challenge front line risk management practices and artifacts. 
• Support development of a sustainable oversight model including people, processes, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/University degree Technology or 5+ years of relevant technology experience. 
• 10+ years’ experience in Information Security and / or Cyber Governance. Preferably with some operational risk management.
• Experience in Cyber compliance (laws, rules and regulations) is a plus.
• Experience in Cyber strategy and program development and execution.
• Excellent communication skills – presentation, verbal, and written.
• Ability to function independently and drive results.
• Executive level presence with expert influence and negotiation skills. 
• Strong understanding of Technology and Cyber Disciplines (architecture, SDLC, network, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Industry frameworks (COBIT, CRI, NIST etc.) is preferred.

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $116,000 to $146,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees. This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.Employee Benefits:We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.    Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.Diversity and Inclusion: At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace unique skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable and accountable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strategy. In this way, we can increase overall diversity for leadership roles and pipelines of talent by maturing our hiring practices, robust development opportunities and focus on retention of key talent.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.