Third Party Information Security Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

This role is located in New York City and will require a hybrid work schedule of at least 2 days in office per week.

This role is for Officer level candidates. 

About the Bank

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited was established through the merger of The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd with Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking, Ltd. on April 1, 2012. We are one of the largest asset managers in Asia and number one among Japanese financial institutions by AUM, with approximately $850 Billion USD in AUM. The Bank provides an assortment of financial solutions and manages a broad spectrum of financial products across its global branches.
Department Overview:

The Americas Division (“AD”) was established in the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch) (“SMTBNY”) to perform corporate functions and supervise U.S. entities. Established under the AD are the “Global Banking Unit (“GBU”), Americas Division” and “Global Markets Unit (“GMU”), Americas Division” which performs business functions. Information Risk Governance (“IRG”) provides oversight to information and cyber security risk by maintaining and improving branch wide framework that is in-line with the Head Office and regulatory requirements and addresses Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for information assets. IRG establishes appropriate policies, procedures, measurement, and monitoring processes to proactively assess and evaluate and cyber security and information security risks inherent in the Branch Operations. IRG is directly involved in all information and cyber security related projects, matters and issues.

Your Role Overview:

The Third Party Information Security Analyst supports the Bank’s Third Party Risk Management function by focusing on assessing and monitoring information security risks associated with 3rd, 4th, Nth parties. This role assists with vendor due diligence, security reviews, information security risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities to ensure these third party relationships align with the organization’s security requirements.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct initial and continuous information security risk assessments of third (Nth) parties.
2. Review third party provided security documentation including SOC reports, ISO 27001 certifications, security questionnaires, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery documentation. 
3. Document assessment findings and risk ratings in the Bank’s TPRM platform and maintain an up-to-date tracking sheet that provides management with clear visibility into the status, due date, and completion of each assessment and related follow-up actions.
4. For vendor due-diligence, with a focus on information security risks, coordinate with relevant Teams (Administration, Legal, etc.) for vendor onboarding and offboarding activities
5. Perform on-going monitoring of information security-related incidents involving third-parties and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate requests for necessary information from the relevant third-parties and support the assessment of potential impact to the Bank.
6. Participate in internal audits and external examinations related to the information security risk domains of third party risk management
7. Assist in maintaining information security-related TPRM policies and procedures. 
8. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your Qualifications:

1. 3+ Years of experience with risk assessment methodologies and techniques as well as Third Party Risk Management Lifecycle. 
2. Prior experience with financial industry structure and concepts a plus. 
3. Prior experience working on a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) platform, such as Prevalent.
4. Prior experience working with and assessing information security-related documentation such as SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certification, etc.
5. Strong knowledge of information security and risk management frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and the Cyber Risk Institute Profile.
6. Strong Microsoft Office skills
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
8. Strong analytical skills
9. Self-motivated with good time management skills.

Why you should join SuMi Trust:SuMi Trust embraces flexible ways of working when the business and role permits. We provide employees with a hybrid working model, allowing for in-office work and work from home. Our diverse and inclusive environment along with our global presence enables us to collaborate and communicate to meet our business needs. We believe that efficient teams need truth, loyalty, and a strong sense of purpose to balance risk and their targets. We make sustainable business decisions to improve our society and the world. We believe that each person brings a unique value that drives the business though their creativity and passion.

• The Employee Benefits package includes: Paid Time Off, medical, HSA, vision, dental, FSA, 401(k), profit sharing, legal plan, cancer indemnity plan, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, business travel accident, paid volunteer day, paid memberships, paid seminars, and tuition assistance.
• We offer many socialization opportunities for wellness, financial wellbeing, runs/walks, team building, happy hours, and activities to support the Sustainable Developmental Goals.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SuMi Trust provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application