First Citizens Bank · 1 day ago
Cyber Risk Analyst III
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $157K/yr
6+ years expFirst 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.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Comprehensive benefits program
Customized offerings
Benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Smith
Chief Information and Operations Officer
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