Junior Cyber Security Analyst

About the Role

A leading international financial institution is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to join its Group Cyber Program team in Portugal. This role is part of a global cybersecurity transformation initiative focused on strengthening IT risk management, cybersecurity posture, and operational resilience across multiple international entities.

You will work within a highly collaborative and international environment, contributing to the deployment and evaluation of cybersecurity frameworks and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage cybersecurity maturity assessment processes across multiple entities
• Support stakeholders in understanding cybersecurity requirements and required evidence
• Evaluate submitted evidence to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and IT risk frameworks
• Ensure consistency and coherence across assessments performed globally
• Communicate updates, changes, and requirements to impacted entities
• Act as a conection between central IT providers and local entities
• Prepare and document assessment results for governance and reporting purposes
• Contribute to internal initiatives to improve the Cyber Program and its evaluation processes

Main Outcomes

• Contribute to a strategic and high-visibility cybersecurity transformation program
• Gain exposure to a broad range of cybersecurity and IT risk domains
• Build strong collaboration with international teams and cybersecurity experts
• Develop expertise that supports career progression into roles such as CISO, Program Manager, or Cybersecurity Specialist

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Knowledge:

• 1-3 Years of solid understanding of IT security and IT risk management
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST or equivalent)
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Cloud and container security (runtime hardening, image management, etc.)
• IT continuity and backup management (including DORA requirements)
• Cryptography (key and certificate management, CKMS)
• Network security (segmentation, architecture hardening)

General Requirements:

• Understanding of regulatory and compliance environments in IT/security
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment

Languages

• English: B2 minimum (mandatory)
• French: Nice to have

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a global cybersecurity transformation program
• Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity practices and frameworks
• International and collaborative working environment
• Career growth opportunities within cybersecurity and IT risk domains

If you are looking to advance your career in cybersecurity within a global and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.