As an IT & Cyber risk Analyst, you will provide an independent oversight over Technology and Cyber-Security risks and controls across SCIB APAC branches.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor emerging IT and cybersecurity risks, assess their potential impact on the organization, and oversee the effectiveness of related controls and the progress of remediation action plans.
- Support the assessment, monitoring, and reporting of the IT, cybersecurity, and business continuity risk profile across SCIB APAC branches.
- Support and coordinate independent assessments of technology and cybersecurity risks and controls, including maturity assessments, regulatory assessments (e.g., CRAF), and other relevant reviews.
- Review Group policies and procedures and work in the transposition ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements.
- Review and monitor internal and external IT and cybersecurity incidents, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), audit findings and recommendations, and associated remediation actions.
Basic Requirements
- At least 2 years of proven experience in IT security and controls functions in the Banking Industry and/or Big 4.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Physics, Math or related field; post graduate degree a plus.
- IT security certifications CISA is required; CISM, CRISC will be highly valued.
- High English and Mandarin Level. Spanish will be a plus.
- Ability to understand technical IT & Cyber process and documents (Network maps, Firewall rules, etc.)
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of experience in IT security and controls functions within banking or a Big Four firm
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
- CISA certification
- Strong English and Mandarin language skills
- Ability to understand technical IT and cybersecurity processes and documents, including network maps and firewall rules
- Postgraduate degree
- CISM or CRISC certification
- Spanish language skills
Santander Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Santander and has not been reviewed or approved by Santander.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of eligible pay and immediate vesting are highlighted as core strengths, supporting long‑term savings. This is reinforced by company‑paid disability and life/AD&D coverage that bolster financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off typically ranges from 18–30 days in the U.S. with 11 paid holidays, plus dedicated volunteer and development time; the UK features a minimum of 25 days with buy/sell options. Some roles also use self‑managed PTO, offering additional flexibility depending on team norms.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. parental benefits include 8 weeks paid for all parents and a total of 16 weeks paid for birth mothers, with flexibility for reduced hours around childbirth. Caregiver leave and dependent‑care programs add further family support.
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What We Do
Banco Santander (SAN SM, STD US, BNC LN) is a leading commercial bank, founded in 1857 and headquartered in Spain and one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This operating model allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2024, Banco Santander had €1.3 trillion in total funds, 166 million customers, 8,400 branches and 211,000 employees.
