Information Security Analyst

Job Description:

**Job Description **

​Job Title: Information Security Analyst

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Reports to: Information Security Manager

abrdn is one of the world’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society and our shareholders.

Our strategy is to build a vibrant and value-creating purpose-led organisation, with the current and future needs of our stake holders at the heart of all we do.

Role Purpose & Background

This role ensures that information is handled securely in line with risk appetite by acting as a key contact for security reviews, issues and guidance, drawing from other areas of knowledge/expertise as required, and will maintain a productive working relationship between security, technology teams and the wider business.

As a part of the Business Engagement & Consultancy function this role will also be involved with education & awareness activities, involvement in major projects and initiatives and act as a subject matter expert for Information Security.

Outcomes

• Our business is supported by Security, Resilience & Protection. Requirements, objectives and processes are understood, appropriate and in line with business processes wherever possible.

• Information and cyber security threats, risks and requirements are understood and managed by technology and business stakeholders and our Security teams understand business strategies, objectives and requirements.

• The information and cyber security risks related to our strategic partners are understood and managed appropriately.

• Security solutions are supportive of business processes & goals, timely, cost-effective, pragmatic (not excessive) and in line with our threat landscape and the risk appetite of those responsible and the business.

• External parties, including customers and clients, understand and are satisfied with our information and cyber security approach.

• An effective education and awareness programme is in place and is continually improved.

• The security stance of the business as a whole continually improves through, education, the identification and mitigation of risks and the business is advised on how to prevent recurrence of security incidents.

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience of working with Information Security and related topics such as Testing & Assurance, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Continuity & Resilience,

• Knowledge of control and risk management processes. Ability to frame decisions in terms of risk. Ability to make risk judgements.

• Excellent planning skills and high level of organisation and discipline to meet specific targets and objectives.

• Able to work with others in the organisation; able to build relationships and trust; excellent communication skills, both in presentation and writing, to technology and business stakeholders.

• An understanding of Governance and Risk principles.

Our Benefits

There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.

When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around, including 40 days annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary, performance based bonus, private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount site amongst many others. You can read more about our benefits here.

How we create value

Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stake holders: High impact intelligence, Client & customer-led growth, Belief in our trusted brand and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.

Our Inclusive Culture

We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work. We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.