Softpath Technologies - Lead Risk Analyst - Cyber Security

Position Title : Lead Risk Analyst

Experience : 10 to 15 Years

Location : Bangalore

Mode of Work : On-Site / Hybrid (As per project requirement)

Contract Duration : 18+ Months (Long-Term Contract)

Industry Domain : Cybersecurity / IT Risk Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Lead Risk Analyst to drive and strengthen our cybersecurity risk management capabilities. This is a high-visibility role for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity risk assessment, policy governance, and team leadership. You will play a pivotal role in leading risk initiatives, working across business units and digital platforms to ensure enterprise-wide cybersecurity standards are maintained and risks are mitigated effectively.

This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to a mature cybersecurity program in a global Fortune 500 organization over a long-term contract, influencing policies, controls, and the risk landscape across critical Responsibilities Risk Leadership :

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve cybersecurity risk strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Establish and oversee enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk management frameworks, methodologies, and processes.
• Lead efforts to identify, assess, prioritize, and manage cybersecurity risks impacting business units and digital platforms.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior management on emerging cyber threats, risks, and recommended & Stakeholder Management :
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity risk analysts, ensuring performance alignment, skill development, and consistent execution of cybersecurity risk functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with IT, OT, Legal, Compliance, and Business Unit leadership to promote risk awareness and adherence to cybersecurity policies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Risk Management Operations (RMO) and other governance bodies to ensure that cybersecurity risks are accurately reported, tracked, and addressed.
• Communicate risk issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable Compliance, and Governance :
• Define and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to meet internal requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure that security controls are aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or other industry standards.
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams during internal and external assessments, ensuring audit-readiness and issue Improvement & Reporting :
• Identify trends, risk patterns, control gaps, or inefficiencies in current risk management practices and propose data-driven solutions.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics on risk posture, remediation efforts, and compliance status to leadership.
• Leverage threat intelligence and risk analysis tools to stay ahead of cybersecurity challenges and improve response Qualifications and Skills :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related :

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