Quantitative analyst - job 2 of 2

DescriptionEnterprise Model Risk Management seeks a Senior Quantitative Finance Analyst specialized in Information Security (InfoSec) and Technology to conduct independent review and testing of complex models used to identify, monitor and mitigate cybersecurity risks including malware and other malicious / anomalous behaviors.The candidate should exhibit familiarity with endpoint detect and prevention (EDR), network security, identity and access management (IAM), OS events, vulnerability management and other cybersecurity domains.The candidate should have broad understanding of tools and models used to aid core technology, employee experience and data management.The candidate should be able to provide both thought leadership and hands-on expertise in methodology, techniques, and processes in applying statistical, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models to manage the bank’s Information Security and Technology risk.The position will be responsible for :• Performing all model validation tasks including but not limited to independent model validation, annual model review, ongoing monitoring report review, required action item review, and peer review.• Conducting governance activities such as model identification, model approval and breach remediation reviews to manage model risk.• Communicating and working directly with relevant modeling teams and their corresponding Front Line Units (Global Information Security / Technology);and if needed, communicating and interacting with the third line of defense (e.g., internal audit) as well as external regulators.• Writing technical reports for distribution and presentation to model developers, senior management, audit, and banking regulators.• Acts as a senior level resource or resident expert on analytic / quantitative modeling techniques used for managing Information Security risk and Technology risk.Minimum Education Requirement : Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experienceRequired Qualifications & Skills :• PhD or Masters in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.• Strong knowledge of Information Security best practices, principles, technologies, associated risks and attack vectors.• Previous experience in Technology and Cyber Security across multiple incident or privacy disciplines.• Professional Infrastructure domain experience within Risk, CTO, and / or Global Information Security.• Strong knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.• Advanced understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, attack vectors, malware, and digital forensics. Certificates in cybersecurity risk such as CISSP, Security+, CRISC, CISM will be a plus.• Strong knowledge of tools and models used to aid core technology, employee experience and data management.• Solid 3+ years of experience and knowledge with AI / ML and statistical modeling techniques, applying AI / ML techniques such as neural networks, random forest, GBM, SVM, Graphical models.• Hands-on experience with deep learning architectures using open-source toolkits in Python, PySpark, PyTorch.• Fluency with SQL on one or more relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres or Oracle is a plus.Understanding of the Hadoop platform (e.g., MapReduce, Hive, Impala, Spark, Flume, Kafka) and related Big Data technologies will also be a plus.• Excellent written and oral communication with stakeholders of varying analytic skills and knowledge levels.• Critical thinking and ability to independently and proactively identify / suggest / resolve issues.• Motivated to continuously research and share latest information security threats and trends to keep up with advancements.Shift :1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week :Last updated : 2024-08-30