[Remote] Cyber Risk Analyst III

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is seeking a Cyber Risk Analyst III to provide expert support in cybersecurity risk management and governance. This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating cyber risks, conducting assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the organization's security posture.


Responsibilities

  • Leads and executes cybersecurity risk assessments across cyber domains, business units, and technology environments.
  • Evaluates control effectiveness against established frameworks and regulatory expectations, identifies risk exposures, and documents findings in clear, actionable terms.
  • Identifies potential risks across operational, technology, and regulatory domains.
  • Works with stakeholders to define and track remediation plans, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified issues.
  • Facilitates risk mitigation strategies aligned to business objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Applies industry-standard frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, FFIEC guidelines) to assess and benchmark the organization’s risk posture.
  • Conducts gap analyses, interprets requirements, and provides recommendations for closing compliance or control gaps.
  • Leverages strong technical knowledge of core cybersecurity domains (e.g., identity and access management, network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security architecture) to effectively assess risks and validate control implementation.
  • Provides informed insights on technical risk mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborates with business, technology, and control owners to communicate assessment results, educate stakeholders on risk management expectations, and promote awareness of cybersecurity risks.
  • Supports a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in risk management practices.
  • Develops and maintains risk assessment reports and dashboards.
  • Communicates trends, patterns, and emerging risks to leadership, providing transparency into the organization’s cyber risk profile.
  • Tracks remediation progress, escalates overdue actions, and highlights areas requiring additional oversight.
  • Maintains awareness of changes in industry standards, threat landscape, and regulatory requirements.
  • Incorporates emerging practices into the organization’s risk assessment methodology, ensuring assessments remain relevant and effective.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience in cyber risk management or cyber risk oversight OR High School Diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in cyber risk management or cyber risk oversight
  • Direct experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments, including scoping, evaluation, gap analysis, and reporting
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidance, with demonstrated ability to apply them in complex organizations
  • Demonstrated technical expertise across cybersecurity domains including IAM, security architecture, network and cloud security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management
  • Experience identifying risks, defining remediation strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to reduce risk exposure
  • In-depth practical knowledge of internal controls, cybersecurity processes, and risk management methodologies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at multiple levels
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or similar
  • 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, or cyber risk oversight including direct execution of cyber risk assessments
  • 3+ years of experience in a Large Financial Institution or similarly regulated environment
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and expectations related to cybersecurity risk management (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, FRB, NYDFS, HIPAA, state law, and other guidance)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Experience with continuous improvement of risk assessment methodologies and reporting practices

Benefits

  • Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined.

Company Overview

  • First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.firstcitizens.com.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • First Citizens Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 102 in 2025, 115 in 2024, 249 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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