Information Risk Analyst

We believe the financial markets can and should work for everyone. Capitolis is the technology company creating safer and more vibrant financial markets by unlocking capital constraints and enabling greater access to more diversified capital and investment opportunities. Rooted in advanced technology and deep financial expertise, Capitolis powers groundbreaking financial solutions that drive growth for global and regional banks – and institutional investors alike. Capitolis is backed by world class venture capital firms, including Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, SVB Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, and S Capital, as well as leading global banks such as J.P. Morgan, Citi and State Street.

Founded in 2017, our team brings decades of experience in launching successful startups, technology, and financial services. Capitolis was named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of The World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023, CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2023 list, ranked #68 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, and was named "Best FX Software Provider" in the 2023 Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards. Most recently, American Banker recognized Capitolis among the Best Places to Work in Fintech after the company was named by Crain's New York Business as one of New York's 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 for the second consecutive year. For more information, please visit our website at www.capitolis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Role Description

Capitolis is looking for a New York-based Information Risk Analyst (the "Analyst") to join our Legal Department. The Analyst will play a critical role in safeguarding our information systems against threats and ensuring the integrity of electronic information crucial to our operations. The Analyst will contribute directly to aligning our Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

As a key member of our risk management team, the Analyst will have an array of opportunities to collaborate with other management functions (e.g., Finance, Legal, Compliance) as well as the operating businesses to deliver best-in-class products and services to our clients and counterparties. The Analyst will be a highly visible, in-demand resource given the integral role that technology plays in our daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a background in cybersecurity and third-party risk management either from industry experience or coursework. Some knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in the financial sector would be a significant differentiator but is not a requirement. The position will be located at the Firm's global headquarters in midtown Manhattan, across from Bryant Park, and report directly to the Chief Risk Officer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the firm's information security posture, and provide regular updates to senior managers
• Conduct assessments to identify information security risks and recommend remediation strategies
• Assist in maintaining written policies and procedures related to information security
• Help ensure that that identified information security risks are escalated to the appropriate personnel
• Respond promptly to information security incidents and coordinate response activities
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure information security is considered in business processes
• Coordinate information security awareness training for all employees
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the information security threat landscape
• Lead the firm's vendor management process, including responding to security questionnaires
• Provide support for Global Risk and Compliance initiatives, as needed
  
  

Requirements

• One to three years' experience, ideally in the technology or FinTech industry
• Proficiency in security technologies, including industry-standard techniques and practices
• Positive attitude and willingness to roll-up your sleeves
• Ability to multitask and prioritize high volumes of tasks with urgency
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong sense of independence and integrity
• A good fit for Capitolis' company culture (Company Values and People Attributes)
  
  

The target annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 – $100,000 and is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. In addition to base salary, the compensation package for this role includes an annual discretionary bonus and company equity. This role is also eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits and perks.

Our Company Values

We operate with a clear set of values that guide us — our way of being, decisions, and actions. These values define who we are, and we are committed to all of them. These values are uniquely ours. If these values — all of them — speak to you, this is an amazing place, but we are not for everyone. Learn more about our Company Values here.

• We lead with purpose, while creating exceptional value
• We pursue big breakthroughs, responsibly
• We learn from the best and are unapologetically independent
• We are obsessed with the future and fanatical about executing today
• We play tough, with heart
  
  

Our People Attributes

Our People Attributes are characteristics that describe the DNA of Capitolis employees. They provide a consistent framework to hire, assess, and develop our team against. Learn more about our People Attributes on our careers page here.

• Super Smart: quality thinking and know what good looks like
• Badass: all in, get stuff done, and high standards
• Good Human: collaborative, open-minded, authentic and real, and pursue self-actualization