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Information Security Analyst I

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

BBVA

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

● STEM engineering or technological degrees.

● Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of identity and information security.

● Knowledge of specific cybersecurity and data protection regulations such as DORA, NIS2, GDPR, CCPA, etc.

● We need a person with initiative and a positive attitude, with a great desire to learn and evolve their capabilities.

● Good empathy, interpersonal relations, and communication skills.

● Negotiation and conflict resolution capacity.

● Adaptability and openness to experience.

● Proactivity and initiative to detect opportunities for process improvement and user experience enhancement.

● Critical thinking and lateral thinking, with the capacity for abstraction and the search for innovative alternatives.

● Data-driven decision-making capacity.

Client Orientation, Empathy, Ethics, Innovation, Proactive Thinking

Nice to have

● Valuable knowledge of security standards and risk management: ISO 27001, SOC2.

● Valuable master's degree in cybersecurity / security management certifications (CISM, CISSP, or similar).

Languages

● English at a professional level (B2-C1)

The role

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We are looking for a person to take on the role of Area Profiling Manager , joining the Corporate Security Holding team to ensure good governance of application profiling.

What you'll do

Your function will be to guarantee the good governance of the identity of all users and applications under the scope of responsibility of Corporate Security Holding, ensuring that applications comply with mandatory policies and standards regarding identity, ensuring least privilege, segregation of duties, identification of incompatibilities, and other general principles reflected in the Group's Identity strategy.

● They will ensure that areas have the necessary knowledge for the identity management of their users (internal, external, and impersonal), for the correct implementation of least privilege and segregation of duties in access management.

● E2E knowledge of the user management process.

● They promote the generation and maintenance of the internal regulations necessary for the development of the activity, guaranteeing compliance.

● They define, maintain, and certify the functional authorization matrix for the applications within their perimeter, as well as the segregation of duties matrix.

● 2nd level approver for access requests or individual requests (medium risk, high risk, or technical users).

● They follow up on generated reports, evaluate the quality of the information under their scope of responsibility, and establish action plans to correct identified deficiencies and promote opportunities for improvement.

● They escalate risks to the corresponding working groups of the area when detected.

● They know the KRIs and KPIs of their scope of action to act accordingly.

● They participate in the UAM/Identity Governance Working Groups or similar to guarantee the adoption of corporate identity management models.

● Ensure regulatory compliance and the execution of remediation plans for audits or weaknesses detected in their assets.

● Foster a security culture throughout the unit.

About BBVA

BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) is a multinational Spanish banking group and one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, with a strong presence in retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and fintech innovation. Headquartered in Madrid, BBVA operates across more than 25 countries, serving over 70 million customers, and is recognized for its leadership in digital transformation within the banking sector. The bank is also a major player in sustainable finance, with significant commitments to green bonds and climate-related lending.

In Spain, BBVA is a market leader with its headquarters in Madrid and a vast network of offices and branches across the country. The company is known for its innovative and technology-driven work culture, investing heavily in AI, data science, and advanced analytics. For international professionals, BBVA offers a dynamic environment with opportunities in quantitative finance, data science, and corporate banking, and it actively recruits talent from around the world, particularly in its Madrid hub. The bank's commitment to sustainability and digital innovation makes it an attractive employer for those looking to work in a forward-thinking financial institution.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
bbva.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • BBVA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is one of the largest banks in Europe, offering a wide range of career opportunities in finance, technology, and data science.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital innovation, with significant investment in AI and data analytics, making it an ideal place for tech and data professionals.
  • BBVA offers international mobility programs, allowing employees to work across its global network in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
  • The bank is a leader in sustainability, with a goal to mobilize 300 billion euros in green financing by 2025, providing opportunities for professionals interested in sustainable finance.
  • BBVA's work culture emphasizes innovation, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on employee well-being and professional development.

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About the company & team

BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

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