Job DescriptionVisa is looking for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst candidate to join our Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, which works with several stakeholders to ensure appropriate processes, procedures, and controls are adequately designed and implemented to meet Visa security requirements and mitigate any risks that are associated with engagement of third parties. Also, oversight, coordination, and delivering the activities that support successful internal audits, external audits and compliance, regulatory activities, and external customer/client requests while effectively balancing the individual elements of these activities.
Some job duties and projects could include:
- Assist with data points into Information Security risk management reporting activities, including dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting content
- Assist with risk/security assessments of Suppliers and Third-Party relationships to identify, validate and remediate risks Cybersecurity Risks. This may include performing interviews, document design assessments and walkthroughs of cybersecurity controls.
- Assist with ongoing monitoring of Suppliers and Third Party to review compliance against compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Participate and conduct onsite assessments of Third Parties against Visa's security framework and industry security standards. Support risk/security assessments for special projects involving Third Parties.
- Support PCI-related activities relevant to third parties to ensure compliance with PCI requirements.
All Visa roles requiredigital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating May 2026 - August 2027.
- Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications that demonstrate professional judgment.
Preferred Qualifications - University or internship experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or IT risk management.
- Experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, risk management, compliance, or related fields.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, PCI, etc.
- Experience working with multiple individuals on internal and external delivery
- Ability to synthesize a variety of data points, problem solve and formulate comprehensive and effective execution and risk mitigation plans
- Excellent Data Analysis skills using Microsoft Excel, SQL, or other scripting languages
- Review and provide feedback on development code, test designs and test cases
- Experience in Audit/Compliance/Regulatory discussions and proactive readiness activities in a large global financial institution or a matrix organization
- Experience in Risk and Control Self-Assessment activities related to Cybersecurity function.
- Strong ability to collaborate
- Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented
- Good team player and excellent interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary for a new hire into this position is $89,440 USD which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
Work HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.
Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical RequirementsThis position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
