Senior Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst

TIAA is seeking a Senior Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst to support their Enterprise Cybersecurity program. This role will conduct third party risk assessments covering cyber security, identify information security risks, document issues, identify remediation action plans, and collaborate with internal partners and third parties to drive cyber risk from the firm.  

This role will be a key member of our Governance & Risk organization within our Cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have Cybersecurity experience, possess an in-depth understanding of Third-Party Cyber Risk Management practices and experience performing third party risk assessments. This role requires communications skills, both oral and written, with interpersonal, team and organizational skills. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct 3rd Party Cyber Risk Assessments to ensure our vendor’s security policies and controls are aligned to TIAA standards.

• Identify gaps through the assessment, recommend mitigation strategies, Document issues in the Issue Management System, and drive mitigation efforts in collaboration with the internal and external partners.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships and demonstrate effective communication skills to collaborate with representatives of the Lines- of-Business, technology areas, risk partners, and vendors in performing their role.

• Contribute to our efforts to transform the Third-Party Cyber Risk Management program leveraging AI and technical capabilities to reduce risk across our Third-Party ecosystem.

• Apply critical thinking to situations where incomplete / imperfect information is available.

• Collaborate with security teams to investigate and respond to security incidents that may impact our vendor ecosystem.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience working in a similar Third-Party Cyber Risk Management role.

• 3+ years of experience interfacing and communicating (both verbal and written) with both technical and non-technical stakeholders on articulating risks, mitigation plans, and compliance requirements.

• Must have knowledge and understanding of Cybersecurity Frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001/SOC2, PCI DSS and CIS Critical Security Controls.

• Possess direct experience with risk assessment methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and risk reporting.

• Possess the ability to understand complex issues, analyze data, develop a remediation approach, communicate recommendations, and drive work effort to successful completion.

• Understanding of AI concepts and how to apply AI to risk assessments, threat intelligence and to enhance third-party risk management processes. 

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of experience working in a similar role.

• Possess technical background and knowledge to help identify tools and technologies that can support our Third-Party Risk Management program.

• Experience collaborating with Agile teams leveraging industry standard tools and processes.

• Possess Cyber Security certifications.

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Computing Security, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Consultative Communication, Cybersecurity, Detail-Oriented, General Risk Management, Network Security, Prioritizes Effectively

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-04-21

Base Pay Range: $79,900/yr. - $121,400/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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