Information Security Analyst

Role Description

SMBC Canada Branch is seeking an IT Security Analyst. This role will report directly to the Associate, IT Security, and will collaborate with local and global teams to assist in assessing systems and processes against IT security policies, regulatory requirements and industry best practices and lead changes to information security risk management practice

Key Accountabilities

-          Mangement of information security tickets

-          User account and physical access monitoring

-          Account management (IAM tasks taken over from IT)

-          Periodic account, log and application review tasks

-          Vulnerability and patch management

-          Desktop manual drafting

-          File and folder management

-          Project implementation and support alongside the information security eam

-          Ongoing reporting to various stakeholders

-          Assistance with Tokyo or AD or regulatory driven projects or assessments

-          Assistance with collection of evidence for reporting to management

Interpersonal/Communications

Internal:                       IT team members

                                    All Canada Branch staff, including Branch Management

Counterparts & partners in JRIA, SMBC-NY office and Tokyo HO.

External:                             Software/hardware vendors/technicians for information/repairs, office supplies/equipment vendors to purchase goods/services. 

Requirements

Knowledge:                    

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or related field of study. 
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and commonly used banking applications, operating systems and databases. 
• Knowledge about information security and systems risk management is an asset

Skills:

• Ability to write and communicate requirements to business and technology partners
• Ability to track a portfolio of projects
• Ability to co-ordinate efforts across multiple teams  
• Self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.

• Ability to independently execute tasks with minimal direction.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills     

Experience:                    

• Minimum 1 year(s) working experience in information security or IT Audit function
• Experience working in a banking/financial services environment is an asset

About SMBC

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at SMBCCB_Accessibility_Canada@smbcgroup.com.

SMBC is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability