Senior Analyst/risk Specialist, Cyber Risk And Response

Senior Analyst/Risk Specialist, Cyber Risk and Response APRA is seeking a Senior Analyst/Risk Specialist to assess cyber risk and response management practices within regulated entities, whilst providing advice concerning current and emerging cyber risk and response issues (e.g.
cyber, AI and service provider / technology concentration risk) and commensurate sound risk management practices.In addition, this role will participate in the development of information security standards and guidance, with an opportunity to influence cross-industry practices and industry change initiatives.The teamThe Senior Analyst/Risk Specialist sits within the Non-Financial Risk division, which is part of the Cross-industry Risk division (CRD).CRD helps APRA protect the Australian community by providing cross-industry risk data and insights, specialist advice and forward-looking analysis to strengthen supervisory judgement, policy development and strategic decision-making.Key responsibilitiesUnderstand the key cyber risk and response issues within regulated entities (cross industry, wide variety of entity size and complexity)Successfully influence regulated entity decision makers, as part of APRA's prudential activities, to implement improvements to cyber risk and response management practicesMaintain information security and technology resilience prudential standards and guidance for Australian APRA regulated entitiesKeep pace with rapidly developing technologies / products / services, with an understanding of how this changes the risk profileContribute to a high level of awareness across the Cyber Risk & Response team in relation to cyber risk analysis (including knowledge of risk profiles within regulated entities and within the Australian financial system) given the broad range of issues to considerProvide quality services from within the Cyber Risk & Response team, given the volume, variety and complexity of workMaintain effective working relationships with other APRA supervision areas, given diverse interests of the various areasEngage with Government and industry representatives with respect to a variety of industry change initiativesProvide internal APRA staff (typically with non-technical backgrounds) relevant educationAlign with APRA's strategic plan in order to improve the cyber resilience of the financial systemLead the execution of cyber strategic initiativesAbout youKnowledge and understanding of the APRA mission, objectives, functions, processes and systemsExpertise in assessing the management of cyber risk, incident response, and technology resilience by APRA regulated entities.
Areas assessed include IT organisation & governance, risk management, strategic planning, information security (including cyber), IT operations and service management, service provider risk management, application development, data management, business continuity management and disaster recovery, outsourcing, and assuranceExtensive experience in dealing with technical experts and ideally representatives of APRA regulated entitiesHigh level of organisation and negotiation skillsHigh level written and verbal communication skills for advising internal staff and external entitiesTertiary qualifications in a field relevant to Cyber / Technology Resilience Management.To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance.About APRAThe Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia's financial services industry.
APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.At APRA we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected.
We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community.
When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices.
We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.

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