Information Security Analyst

Job description PwC's Operate business delivers large operational and managed service solutions for clients to meet regulatory, risk and compliance challenges. With 1,400 staff deployed on large implementation and execution programmes, Operate brings together top talent with a distinctive mix of knowledge and skills. We support clients by providing staff augmentation services, delivering large scale operational programmes and managed solutions. We deliver our client work from a range of locations, providing our clients with cost-effective delivery, access to subject matter expertise and operational excellence disciplines for some of the biggest brands worldwide. PwC's Operate business delivers large operational and managed service solutions for clients to meet regulatory, risk and compliance challenges. About the role As an Information Security Analyst in Operate at PwC you will support the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) team. You will support assessments ensuring our suppliers are compliant with relevant business and IT security requirements and any other activity as the business dictates. You will utilise innovative IT solutions to complete your daily tasks and work with colleagues in a virtual team format across a number of global hubs. This role requires you to work with clients across the globe so proficiency in either French or Italian is preferred. Scope of Responsibility In your role your responsibilities will additionally include stakeholder management, assessment, triage, ad-hoc research, daily, weekly and monthly reporting and MI. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the risks associated with supplier dependency and be able to work collaboratively in a team to ensure that all risks are mitigated and compliance is maintained holistically across the business. Additionally, the analyst must fulfill SLAs, work to develop strong relationships with team members, managers and other IT staff to progress resolution of requests, and contribute to a culture of continuous business improvement. Who we are looking for Do you have strong technical background coupled with excellent customer service experience? You'll be a curious individual with an understanding of technology. Knowledge of software and high-level security concepts is preferred, as well as the ability to assess and complete requests within assigned timeframes. Although the role is process-driven and training will be provided, some background knowledge will be advantageous. Essential Criteria ? Relevant degree in technology, information governance, information security or similar and/or related and relevant work experience ? Fluency or Proficiency in either French or Italian. ? Comfortable with high degrees of technology usage ? Organised, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering high quality output for clients ? Awareness of data protection and governance issues ? Ability to assimilate different sources of information and extract relevant data points ? Great communication skills, both written and oral. ? Great teamwork skills and ability to manage a varied workload. Desirable Criteria ? Experience with Third Party Risk Management or other elements of IT security / data management ? Previous work in the data protection area, particularly in relation to GDPR. We have a number of open positions at various grades. We will use your experience to determine the role we will assess you for. What is in it for you? As we're responsive to client demands, your role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients. We're also exceptionally passionate about providing you with the necessary skills, experience and training to help you develop both personally and professionally. You'll therefore be included on our specific training framework, the Operate Academy, which will be tailored to match your skills, needs and career aspirations. Fully funded by us, you will complete externally accredited qualifications that will benefit you in your role. Our training programme is further enhanced through a variety of soft skills training sessions focusing on your relationships and leadership style. In addition to the client projects and training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment Our dedicated internal Careers Service. Competitive salary plus a potential discretionary bonus (performance related), or paid overtime (depending on grade) 25 days' standard holiday pro rata, with options to increase this through your benefits package. A flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to suit your (and your family's) needs. Provision of a group pension plan with additional funding provided by PwC Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here uk/careers/experienced/apply Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Learn more here