Senior Information Security Risk Analyst

U.S. Bank

. Lead complex system-level and residual risk assessments for high-risk applications and technology environments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information security risk management, including conducting complex risk assessments and evaluating security controls. Proven ability to mentor teams, influence risk governance decisions, and enhance risk methodologies in high-stakes environments.

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Information Security Risk ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesSecurity Governance FrameworksMentoring and CoachingAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentSecurity Controls EvaluationRisk Mitigation StrategiesCybersecurity Risk ManagementControl Design and EffectivenessEmerging Threat ResearchResidual Risk CommunicationGovernance Process ImprovementPolicy DevelopmentStandards Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersCritical ThinkingTeam LeadershipMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

Security ToolingRisk Assessment PlatformsGovernance Risk ToolsCybersecurity TechnologiesAI Risk Assessment Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingRegulatory ComplianceInformation SecurityTechnology Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex system-level and residual risk assessments for high-risk applications and technology environments
Evaluate information security controls, control design, and control effectiveness to determine overall risk exposure
Identify security control gaps and provide actionable risk-based recommendations and mitigation strategies
Partner with application owners, technology teams, and business stakeholders to discuss assessment outcomes and remediation approaches
Serve as a senior risk authority, applying advanced risk judgment to complex security and technology environments
Review and approve selected assessment deliverables as a delegated authority for team leadership
Mentor and coach analysts on risk methodologies, assessment execution, and best practices
Provide quality oversight and guidance across assessment activities
Support the maturation and scalability of the SLRA program through process improvements and operational enhancements
Collaborate with governance, risk, and information security partners to enhance risk methodologies, standards, and procedures
Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and industry risks to strengthen assessment practices
Contribute feedback on platform capabilities and tooling enhancements that improve analyst effectiveness and program outcomes
Influence risk governance decisions by producing clear, defensible, and high-quality risk assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in information security risk management, technology risk, cybersecurity risk, or related disciplines
Hands-on experience conducting complex risk assessments in technology, cybersecurity, or enterprise environments
Strong understanding of security controls, control design, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation strategies
Experience evaluating and communicating residual risk to technical and business stakeholders
Strong knowledge of security governance, policies, standards, and risk management frameworks
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence audiences ranging from engineers to executives
Demonstrated ability to provide risk-based guidance and support difficult risk decisions
Experience mentoring, coaching, reviewing work, or providing leadership within a team environment
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a high-volume stakeholder environment
Experience improving risk assessment methodologies, procedures, or governance processes
Experience supporting large-scale information security or technology risk programs
Familiarity with AI, emerging technologies, and the associated risk landscape
Experience researching emerging cyber threats and attack vectors
Exposure to policy development, standards management, or security governance initiatives
Experience evaluating security tooling, platforms, or technology capabilities
Financial services, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in information technology and/or information security and compliance
Understanding of financial industry legal, regulatory and compliance requirements for information security
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Must be able to work from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law