Job Description
Interactive Brokers has been at the forefront of the Fintech space for over 42 years. We continue to challenge the status quo and push boundaries to offer the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features, all for the lowest cost to our customers. To achieve that, we seek to actively understand and prudently manage our Firmwide risk profile.
As part of our expanding Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) organization, Interactive Brokers is seeking to recruit a Technology & Security Risk Analyst. This is a second line of defense role, based in Greenwich, reporting directly to the Head of Technology & Cyber Risk.
Responsibilities will include the alignment of the Technology and Information Security (IS) Risk Management Framework to industry standards, execution of risk assessments for technology and IS processes and for IT systems, event analysis and remediation, development and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), scenario analysis and the monitoring of the Firm’s technology and IS risk profile against its risk appetite.
Responsibilities
Support the Head of Technology & Cyber Risk in executing all aspects of the Technology and IS Risk Management Framework in the US, and work with the global ERM teams to manage the technology and IS risk profile in their locations
Partner with risk owners in technology and security to execute the RCSA program, ensuring results are documented appropriately, are actionable and are defensible to third party review
Conduct Targeted Risk Assessments on priority areas to identify opportunities for control enhancement and risk mitigation
Participate in firmwide projects to identify, assess and manage technology and IS risks related to delivery of the IB business model
Build and monitor KRIs for technology and IS, escalating changes to the risk profile to risk owners including breaches of risk appetite limits, and identifying remedial strategies to bring exposures within tolerance
Conduct root cause analysis on events/incidents and agree control enhancements with control owners
Conduct analysis on the technology architecture – risks and controls – at the request of the Head of Technology & Cyber Risk or the Chief Risk Officer
Perform credible challenge reviews of risk assessments completed by the first line of defense technology and security functions
Partner with technology leads and SMEs to ensure the effectiveness of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs
Skills and Knowledge
Minimum 5 years of experience in technology and IS risk management in financial services industry
Applied knowledge and hands-on experience in relevant technology and IS domains is strongly desirable (e.g., software development, change management, identity and access management, technology operations, cybersecurity, data protection and privacy and/or cloud technologies)
Experience in developing, deploying and maintaining technology and IS risk management frameworks, policies, processes and guidance
Understanding of technology and IS risk management frameworks and industry standards (e.g., COBIT, ISO, NIST, ITIL, etc.)
Knowledge of US regulatory requirements and other regulatory obligations related to data privacy and data protection within the financial services sector
Demonstrable experience in conducting technology and IS risk assessments
Highly diligent individual - results driven and hard working – ability to execute risk assessments to a high degree of quality; professionally skeptical
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent work ethic, highly credible and influential presenter (verbal and written); strong communicator and influencer; team player
Superior analytical abilities and decision-making skills; ability to exercise independent judgment
Strong MS Office skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field
Relevant professional certifications preferred (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, etc.)
Company Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
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