Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Analyst – Banking Sector

Ignite Your Career in Cybersecurity & Technology Risk — Shape the Future of Digital Trust!

Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 days remote per week).

As a Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Analyst , you will be working for our client, a leader in the banking sector committed to safeguarding digital assets and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the organization’s technology risk management framework, supporting a resilient, secure, and compliant banking environment. This role offers the chance to impact financial security and advance your career within a forward-thinking institution.

Your main responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the technology risk management framework, policies, and procedures to safeguard the bank’s infrastructure.
• Conduct business analysis for internal asset management tools, managing production features and tickets, and supporting UAT testing in collaboration with product owners.
• Support the Obsolescence team with reporting, follow-up, and dashboard creation (Power BI/Excel).
• Review first-line risks associated with third-party vendors and assist the Third-Party Risk Management team in risk follow-ups and closure.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, to report on technological risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation measures.
• Provide training, tools, and advice to staff to promote a robust risk management culture.
• Monitor and assess emerging risks and vulnerabilities across the bank’s technology infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including data protection and cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement controls, security measures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop reports on technological risks, vulnerabilities, and controls for senior management and key stakeholders.

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in technology risk management within the banking or financial services industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity, IT risk assessment, or control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, security principles, and risk methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI and Excel; knowledge of Splunk is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as COBIT and ITIL; certifications like ISO27001, ISO27005, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are advantageous.
• Fluent in English (minimum B2) and Portuguese.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Creative, proactive, results-oriented, and confident in engaging with senior stakeholders.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and technology risk.
• Additional certifications in cybersecurity or risk management.

Eligibility for the role:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.