What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Governance & Oversight position at GM Financial?
Overview
Opportunity to work in a hybrid model: Potential to work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote
Why GMF Cybersecurity?
Our Cybersecurity team is tasked with the security engineering, regulatory response, third party risk, and incident response capabilities necessary to secure GM Financial, the captive auto finance subsidiary of General Motors. Reporting directly to the CEO, our Cybersecurity team enjoys unprecedented support to deliver the highest level of security capabilities using cutting edge technologies and automating mundane tasks, allowing our teams to focus on interesting and rewarding security work. As a part of GM, you’ll have the opportunity to work on Cybersecurity projects across financial services, automotive, manufacturing, high-tech, and military industries. We are looking for team players who want the freedom to innovate leading edge capabilities to join our growing Cybersecurity team.
The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for executing a portion of the GM Financial (GMF) Cybersecurity Program designed to advise the organization on its management of Cybersecurity risk by organizing information, enabling risk management decisions, and addressing threats to ensure the security of company systems and information assets. The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for contributing to the success of comprehensive security initiatives, work with internal and external groups to ensure the program is operating effectively and efficiently, and develop strong partnerships with business partners across the enterprise to ensure company information assets are protected at the appropriate level.
Responsibilities
About the role:
The Cybersecurity Associate Analyst (Governance, Training, and Awareness) has three main functions:
What makes you an ideal candidate?
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 4-days a week in office
Opportunity to work in a hybrid model: Potential to work 4 days onsite and 1 day remote
Why GMF Cybersecurity?
Our Cybersecurity team is tasked with the security engineering, regulatory response, third party risk, and incident response capabilities necessary to secure GM Financial, the captive auto finance subsidiary of General Motors. Reporting directly to the CEO, our Cybersecurity team enjoys unprecedented support to deliver the highest level of security capabilities using cutting edge technologies and automating mundane tasks, allowing our teams to focus on interesting and rewarding security work. As a part of GM, you’ll have the opportunity to work on Cybersecurity projects across financial services, automotive, manufacturing, high-tech, and military industries. We are looking for team players who want the freedom to innovate leading edge capabilities to join our growing Cybersecurity team.
The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for executing a portion of the GM Financial (GMF) Cybersecurity Program designed to advise the organization on its management of Cybersecurity risk by organizing information, enabling risk management decisions, and addressing threats to ensure the security of company systems and information assets. The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for contributing to the success of comprehensive security initiatives, work with internal and external groups to ensure the program is operating effectively and efficiently, and develop strong partnerships with business partners across the enterprise to ensure company information assets are protected at the appropriate level.
Responsibilities
About the role:
The Cybersecurity Associate Analyst (Governance, Training, and Awareness) has three main functions:
- Developing, delivering, and promoting an education and training program for global employees to raise cybersecurity awareness
- Facilitating the creation, review, and delivery of global Cybersecurity communications
- Developing, distributing, and monitoring periodic anti-phishing campaigns
- Initiate, facilitate, and promote Cybersecurity activities to create Cybersecurity awareness within the organization
- Develop and deliver a Cybersecurity education and training program for employees, contractors, and other authorized users
- Facilitate the creation, review, and delivery of Cybersecurity communications
- Develops, distributes, and monitors periodic anti-phishing campaigns
- Collaborate with business partners to manage Cybersecurity needs
- Monitor adherence to Cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls
- Engage with GMF Cybersecurity teams to identify, prioritize, plan, and execute Cybersecurity initiatives and internal projects
- Track, monitor, and report on key cybersecurity initiatives, milestones, deliverables, resources, remediation items, and/or findings through completion
- Prepare reporting for various aspects of the Cybersecurity program
- Identify opportunities for enhancements in efficacy and efficiency to current Cybersecurity processes, people, and technology
- Provide support to Cybersecurity teams on initiatives and efforts
What makes you an ideal candidate?
- Must have a high level understanding of financial services industry, security, risk and privacy
- Must have current knowledge and stay up-to-date on the latest Cybersecurity legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities
- Must have knowledge of Information Security and Cybersecurity frameworks
- Proficiency with MS-Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Project
- Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and industry practices
- Knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations
- Understanding of cloud technologies and concepts
- Familiarity with DevOps and Agile development process
- Ability to initiate, facilitate and promote Cybersecurity within the organization and monitor adherence to Cybersecurity policies, standards and controls
- Ability to clearly explain and articulate technical concepts using non-technical language
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines required
- Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus is essential
- Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment
- Ability to manage business and technical relationships with internal and external clients
- Ability to work and achieve goals without constant supervision
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- 0-2 years of demonstrable experience leading collaborative programs and projects with senior level management required
- 0-2 years of experience in large and complex business environments with a successful track record working directly with senior level management with working knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Access Control, Telecom and Network Security, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, Software Development Security, Cryptography, Security Architecture and Design, Operational Security, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Legal Regulations, Investigations and Compliance, Physical (Environmental) Security, IT or Security Audit, IT or Security Compliance preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in the financial services industry preferred
- Information Security Certifications strongly preferred
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 4-days a week in office
