Risk & Information Security Associate Analyst

Who we are

Albourne is a global financial services group of companies with 600+ employees worldwide. Our objective is to advise our clients to be the best investors they can be. The company's primary areas of focus are fund research, portfolio, and risk advice, FinTech and implementation solutions. Albourne's office in Nicosia opened in 1998 and provides back office and IT services to the regulated companies of the Albourne group; it currently has over 320 dynamic employees and we are looking to have more to join our teams across various functions in 2025.

Role in Brief

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Risk & Information Security Associate Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer and Organizational Risk Manager, who holds a dual role overseeing both domains. This is a unique opportunity for someone interested in developing foundational expertise in both information security and organizational risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, as they will be working in a different time zone from the Chief Information Security Officer and Organizational Risk Manager. Strong self-management, initiative, and sound decision-making are essential. There will also be occasions where the candidate will be required to adjust their working hours to ensure sufficient overlap with the manager for collaboration, reporting, and alignment on priorities.

Insights to the role

Information Security Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of information security controls.
• Support the identification, tracking, and resolution of security incidents or weaknesses.
• Assist in maintaining security metrics and dashboards for internal reporting.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Contribute to the assessment of operational, technology, and third-party risks.
• Assist in evaluating controls and proposing mitigation strategies aligned with risk appetite.
• Participate in internal audits and control testing, ensuring timely remediation of findings.

Additional Accountabilities

• Help maintain and enforce security and risk management policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with relevant data protection, privacy, and information security regulations.
• Coordinate periodic user access reviews and assist with awareness initiatives.
• Work across departments to gather risk-related information and support secure business operations.
• Liaise with IT, Legal, HR, and other teams to identify and escalate potential security or risk issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for basic security and risk queries.
• Operate autonomously, managing daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Adapt work hours as necessary to ensure overlap with the CISO and Organizational Risk Manager, located in a different time zone.
• Proactively communicate status updates, issues, or concerns as they arise.
• Stay updated on emerging risks, cybersecurity trends, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the company's information security and risk frameworks.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance risk posture and operational efficiency.

Who You Are

Core Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of professional experience
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise, well-structured documents and interact professionally across all levels of the business.
• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in preparing audit materials, compliance documentation, and reviewing access controls.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and across time zones without direct daily supervision.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Analytical & Technical Aptitude

• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk.
• Basic understanding of information security principles and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Ability to interpret and work with structured information (e.g., policies, risk registers, audit plans).
• Capable of coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders and compiling them into coherent outputs (e.g., committee papers, training summaries, client DDQs).

Interpersonal & Cultural Fit

• Personable and confident when engaging with colleagues from across the business.
• Curious and intellectually agile – open to learning new tools, frameworks, and ways of working.
• Ethical and accountable – operates with integrity and takes responsibility for meeting commitments.
• Values-driven – appreciates the importance of a strong risk and security culture in a regulated business environment.

Desirable Skills (Nice to Haves)

• Experience in risk management, information security, compliance, IT governance, or related fields.
• Previous exposure to information security or operational risk audits.
• Understanding of third-party risk management.
• Awareness of current trends in AI and its applications in cybersecurity or risk mitigation.
• Familiarity with legal or regulatory requirements affecting information security and enterprise risk management.
• Prior experience drafting or maintaining policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and similar frameworks

What We Offer

• Support for professional qualifications (such as CFA and CAIA)
• Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Provident fund
• Yearly bonus dependent upon performance and company growth
• Opportunity for international travel (i.e., short periods of secondment to other Albourne offices)
• 5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave
• Albourne Training Days (minimum of 40 hours per year)
• Free office parking

What You'll Enjoy

• A supportive, diverse, and multi-cultural work environment.
• The freedom to work independently, solve problems, and creatively complete tasks within deadlines.
• Opportunities for career progression, both horizontally and vertically, once you've mastered your current role.
• An open-plan office with kitchen facilities and a communal entertainment area.
• Fun social activities to foster team bonding.
• Charity Day—an annual opportunity to work on a cause you're passionate about.
• Company-wide support for fitness, mental health, and wellness, with sessions available for employees to engage in these activities.

Albourne embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all its employees.

We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Successful candidates would be required to comply with the terms of Albourne's compliance manuals and procedures.

We thank all applicants for their interest,

however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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