Insider Threat Associate

Job Description

Within GS, the Insider Threat  team is responsible for identifying potential threats against the firm and its workforce from internal actors and developing strategies to mitigate those threats to protect the firm’s reputation, workforce, clients, and assets. The Insider Threat program is one of the enterprise-wide initiatives of strategic importance to GS and JPMC senior leadership. Its mission is to support firm-wide efforts through data-driven identification, analysis, research, and mitigation of insider threats.

As an Insider Threats Associate within the Insider Threats Team, you will be responsible for defining, detecting, and analyzing behavioral and technical indicators to assess risks and potential threats to the firm. You will lead the triage of insider incidents, produce insider context analyses and risk assessments, and develop and deliver cutting-edge enterprise-wide solutions for the detection and mitigation of insider threats. You must be a highly motivated team member with strong interpersonal and technical skills, capable of working effectively amidst ambiguity and adjusting workload to meet evolving priorities. You should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders and decision-makers.

Job Responsibilities

• Executing day-to-day operations and critical strategic deliverables in accordance with legal and privacy requirements and expectations.
• Work as part of the team of analysts conducting triage of events generated by detection use cases, producing contextual data-driven analyses of insider incidents, risk analyses, and threat assessments.
• Facilitate the referral of anomalous and suspicious activity for investigation, escalation of critical information to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and cross-functional coordination of mitigation strategies.
• Monitor internal and external intelligence sources for notable insider events and contribute to topological analyses of insider incidents as an assessment of risk and response actions,
• Provide SME-level support on insider threat matters leveraging knowledge of insider threats, cyber security, and counterintelligence.
• Communicate complex problem sets in succinct and clear manner that is understandable to a variety of stakeholders audience.
• Support compliance in strengthening the firm-wide control environment.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• 3+ years of work experience supporting an insider risk/threat program
• Direct experience performing analytical and/or investigative work as an analyst/senior analyst in industry or government.
• Experience in assessing complex threats, scoping and developing mitigation strategies in coordination with cross-disciplinary global teams.
• Undergraduate degree related to Intelligence Studies, Forensic Science, Security Studies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, or a related field.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and in-depth multi-source research on threat actors, tactics, techniques, and emerging trends to inform risk scenarios.
• Experience evaluating control environments and developing mitigation strategies as a solution to control gaps.
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and experience with executive level briefing.
• Ability to think independently, creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for experimenting and developing new innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Experience implementing and managing workstreams, facilitating stakeholder engagement, issue management, and managing timely on-budget delivery of executables.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Experience in or knowledge of the private sector including but not limited to the financial industry
• Insider Threat (e.g. CERT courses, CCITP, GCITP, FIAT, etc.), Counterintelligence, analytical and/or security tradecraft training and certifications
• Behavioral Science/ Behavioral Analysis/Behavioral Threat Assessment experience or training
• Experience with insider threat technical solutions and data analytics platforms including but not limited to User Activity Monitoring (UAM) and User Behavior Analytics (UBA) principles and tools, rules and policy engines
• Experience with SQL, data query, analytical tools and visualizations

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.