Sr. Analyst, Cyber Security

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.$92K — $154K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in technology and cyber security risk or audit
  • 1+ year of experience in cyber security risk assessments
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related field preferred
  • Certifications like CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CISSP are a plus
  • Experience with attestation engagements (e.g., SOX, NYDFS, SOC 1 or SOC 2)

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with technology leaders
  • Maintain a positive relationship with internal auditors
  • Coordinate and facilitate key meetings for action items and discussions
  • Validate preliminary audit findings and support root cause analysis
  • Work with control owners to define Management Action Plans for remediation
  • Identify risks associated with financial products
  • Utilize qualitative and quantitative methods for risk exposure analysis
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with teams to execute risk management plans
  • Monitor and adjust risk mitigation strategies as needed
  • Prepare risk reports for management and regulators
  • Provide insights to senior management and product teams
  • Leverage AI capabilities for efficient risk management

Benefits

  • 401K matching
  • Health benefits
  • Employee stock options
  • Paid time off
  • Volunteer time off
  • Supportive total rewards package designed for work-life balance
Full Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Analyst to support our Technology, Information Security and Product Risk Management program. The candidate will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with our financial products, services, and technology. This role requires a deep understanding of risk management practices and a proactive approach to safeguarding the company’s interests.

Responsibilities:

  • Build relationships and engages frequently with technology leaders

  • Maintain a positive relationship with internal auditors

  • Schedule, coordinate and/or facilitate meetings to include the capture of key action items and/or discussion points between technology and assurance teams or regulators

  • Validation of preliminary audit findings and support for root cause analysis and impact assessments

  • Work with Technology control owners and performers to define Management Action Plans (MAPs) to remediate audit and self-identified findings

  • Identify potential risks associated with new and existing financial products

  • Utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze risk exposure

  • Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies and controls

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute risk management plans

  • Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and adjust as needed

  • Continuously monitor risk levels and emerging risks within the product portfolio

  • Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory bodies

  • Provide risk-related insights and recommendations to senior management and product teams.

  • Leverage AI-driven capabilities to achieve efficiency in risk management lifecycle

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years or more of experience in technology and cyber security risk or audit related role

  • 1+ year of cyber security risk assessments

Core Competencies:

  • Strong project management skills

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to team deliverables in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to drive efficiency through AI-assisted risk tracking and process optimization

  • Effective verbal and written communication

  • Ability to interface with all levels of staff and management

Preferences:

  • Financial services industry experience preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related field

  • CRISC, CISA, CISM or CISSP certification, a plus

  • Attestation engagements (Sarbanes Oxley, NYDFS, SOC 1 or SOC 2, etc.)


Pay Range:

$92,906.00 - $154,809.00
 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

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