IT RISK & CONTROL ANALYST (THIRD PARTIES)

Job Description OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Execute the full lifecycle of information security and data privacy third-party risk assessments as needed, either individually or through available resources, within the region Assist and execute control assessment activities to identify control effectiveness, maturity and areas for improvements within region Collaborate with internal third-party relationship owners and third-party representatives to recommend necessary security and privacy controls to effectively mitigate risks to Takeda Assist in promoting third-party risk management processes across business lines to help influence a strong culture of proactive awareness for third-party security risks Improve and help foster a positive end user experience with business stakeholders by enhancing our program to accommodate an agile business environment ACCOUNTABILITIES Execute the full lifecycle of information security and data privacy third-party risk assessments as needed, either individually or through available resources Collaborate with internal third-party relationship owners or third-party representatives in their efforts to provide responses to the security and privacy risk assessment questionnaire Assist and execute regional control assessment activties to identify control effectiveness, maturity and areas for improvements Effectively translate third-party responses to assessment questionnaire, using sound judgement, into concise risk exposure reporting for delivery to internal stakeholders Partner with internal third-party relationship owners and third-party representatives to recommend necessary security and privacy controls to effectively mitigate risks to Takeda Ensure robust tracking and remediation of third-party security and privacy risk exposures identified through assessment processes Provide any necessary training and awareness related to the third-party security process Contribute to the gathering and distribution of periodic program metrics and/or dashboards Mentor and train new risk analysts Dimensions and Aspects Technical/Functional Experience in evaluating third-parties for the presence of fundamental information security and data privacy controls Experience conducting risk assessments and applying concepts of inherent and residual risk to draw appropriate conclusions and articulate the same to non-technical audiences Ability to effectively negotiate appropriate remediation of security gaps with third party representatives to ensure protection of Takeda information Leadership Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities Develops strong relationships with other teams across the organization Decision-making and Autonomy Assists the Regional Information Risk Assurance Lead with global risk and control assurance activities and regional execution Responds to risk stakeholders in a timely manner, engages colleagues when needed, and escalates when necessary Education, Behavioral Competences and Skills Essential – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 1-3 years of experience in information security and/or third-party risk management Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Ability to think critically and analytically Capable of effectively managing shifting priorities Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills Comfortable operating in and navigating a global organization where risk stakeholders can be located across geographies and time zones Desired – Security certification(s) (CISSP) ServiceNow GRC experience