Sr. Information Security Risk Analyst

Overview

Make a real impact on the financial industry in this exciting Senior Information Security Risk Analyst role. Partnering with a leading financial institution through Aquent, you’ll be a key player in protecting valuable data and systems. This is your chance to elevate your career while contributing to a secure digital landscape.

As a Senior Information Security Risk Analyst, you will be a vital part of the information security team, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies, safeguarding sensitive information, and contributing to the overall stability and reputation of the organization. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the security posture of a major financial player.

What You’ll Do:

• Spearhead audit preparation and responses across InfoSec and IT, coordinating document requests, reviews, and remediation plans.
• Champion the development and maturity of security controls, policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (FFIEC, SOX) and industry best practices.
• Conduct thorough security risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, providing guidance and support for risk-based decision-making across the business.
• Contribute to vital information security reports for various committees, including Technology and Third-Party Risk Committee (TTRC) and others.
• Drive the tracking and remediation of identified risks, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process.
• Oversee security-related audits, control assessments, and compliance checks, ensuring timely and complete responses.
• Implement and maintain security frameworks (FFIEC, SOX, GLBA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, ITIL) and evaluate risk and controls through targeted testing.
• Develop, publish, and maintain up-to-date security policies, standards, and procedures based on risk appetite, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the ERM team to design and maintain a risk and controls matrix.
• Participate in vendor risk assessments, contract reviews, and cyber training and awareness programs.
• Establish and lead a metrics program to track key risks and performance indicators, reporting regularly to management.
• Lead the configuration, integration, and optimization of GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow).

Must-Haves:

• 6-10 years of experience in information security roles, including risk analysis, control design, compliance, and audit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional security risk management certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or similar).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT).
• Deep background in risk treatment, controls selection, and information security controls process design.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $93.77 to $104.19 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.