GRC Analyst - Payment Security

As a GRC Analyst in the Payment Security Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organizations compliance assessments, focusing on PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP standards across multiple client environments. Your responsibilities will include assisting lead assessors, gathering and validating compliance evidence, managing timelines, and contributing to risk management initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide technical and strategic support to ensure secure, compliant operations that align with industry standards.

1. Assist lead assessors in conducting comprehensive PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP assessments for multiple client entities.

2. Collect, validate, and organize required documentation and evidence for compliance assessments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

3. Manage assessment timelines and milestones, collaborating with assessors and client stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

4. Coordinate with client teams to gather essential documentation, system logs, configurations, and evidence, ensuring it aligns with assessment standards.

5. Review collected evidence against PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP requirements, identifying any discrepancies or missing elements and following up as needed.

6. Ensure organized, accessible evidence storage for assessors to streamline audit processes and facilitate thorough evaluations.

7. Assist in the preparation of assessment reports, including documentation reviews, gap analysis findings, and risk assessment summaries.

8. Help assessors generate final reports for PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP assessments, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and aligned with compliance standards.

9. Support the creation and maintenance of checklists, templates, and other assessment documentation to enhance efficiency and consistency.

10. Work with assessors to identify and prioritize security risks based on assessment findings, helping clients address compliance-related vulnerabilities.

11. Support the development of remediation plans that align with compliance requirements, ensuring that client teams understand and implement corrective actions.

12. Track remediation activities, regularly following up with clients to confirm timely closure of compliance gaps.

13. Contribute to the development and updating of comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and documentation to protect cardholder data and assets.

14. Participate in post-assessment reviews to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to efficiency enhancements in assessment workflows.

15. Share insights and best practices with team members, aiding in the standardization of procedures across diverse client assessments.

16. Stay updated on changes to PCI DSS and SWIFT CSP standards, communicating relevant updates with the team to strengthen compliance support.

17. Actively pursue knowledge-building opportunities in PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, and other relevant industry standards, including training and certification.

18. Expand your technical understanding of security frameworks, supporting assessors and clients with updated expertise.

19. Contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture by participating in team discussions and providing insights gathered from assessments.

20. Demonstrate a customer-centric approach, actively managing client expectations and delivering value through each stage of the compliance process.

21. Foster collaboration with clients and internal teams to create a positive assessment experience, meeting and exceeding compliance requirements.

22. Ensure that all interactions reflect the organizations values, contributing to a culture of cybersecurity excellence and continuous improvement.

23. Prepare and present briefings for senior management and stakeholders, translating complex security concepts into understandable terms.

24. Consistently take ownership of tasks, meeting deadlines and demonstrating accountability in managing compliance-related activities.

25. Ensure a customer-centric approach, actively managing expectations and delivering value through the compliance process.

26. Support a collaborative work environment, emphasizing open communication and shared success within the team and with clients.