Information Risk Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the information risk opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for computational analysis to support the risk management process including a solid understanding of linear factor models and its application in portfolio risk management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Collaborate extensively with distributed workforce and represent the governance organization to meet business objectives
• Experience using information security frameworks and standards such as ISO, NIST and regulations related to information security such as PCI, HIPAA, FISMA, SB 1386
• Knowledge of current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures, utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities
• Knowledge of the organization's enterprise information technology (IT) goals and objectives University experience preferred
• Knowledge of security frameworks like ISO, PCI and COBIT
• Deep technical security knowledge
• Highly competent with MS Office, notably Excel, PPT and Word
• Able to research, analyse and present information /data in textual, numerical and graphical formats

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information risk position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consistent and accurate risk management residual value risk forecasts and comprehensive analysis of actual performance results to senior management and FSAG risk management & methods.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong understanding of credit risk metrics such as PD, LGD, EL and RWA, strong credit analytical skills, knowledge of SAS, Business Objects, Spotfire will be extra advantage
• Experience in leading projects and initiatives
• Strong mentorship qualities
• Specific experience related to the design, implementation and/or assessment of controls as part of an IT control structure
• Specific experience related to the development and execution of risk-related reporting including reporting for management and reporting designed for executive consumption
• Supporting the business to identify, measure, monitor, manage and report risks
• Providing support to information security projects in the UK and Internationally
• Facilitation of regular department risk reviews with department heads and risk champions to support the embedding of risk management across the business and ensure consistency in approach

Please consider me for the information risk opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing support for colleagues on technology risk, industry trends and practical skills in risk management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Confident & Personable
• SAS and VBA will be added advantage
• Broad understanding of market dynamics, products and the associated risks in Market and Credit domain
• Interact with Validation and Technology teams to implement models into production
• Perform ongoing monitoring and maintenance for new and existing models
• Ensure operational excellence and that individual contributors meet deadlines in the model development and implementation process
• Strong strategic thought leadership skills, curiosity and influencing skills
• Competent in SAS and at least one other popular programming language (e.g., Python or R)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information risk position.

Previously, I was responsible for risk management discipline and governance advice driving a standard application of risk management methodology to the Projects and the region;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Investigation and Reporting of high level ISDA agreements details with respective negotiators and credit teams
• Perform Root cause analysis of various data quality issues with respect to in-house risk systems and should work closely with Credit, Finance & various technology teams to mitigate the issue
• Tools knowledge related to Advance Excel (VBA), Business Objects, spotfire and SQL
• Comfortable working with limited oversight to coordinate and accomplish needed efforts
• Engage Information Risk Management and other risk Subject Matter Experts such as Legal, Compliance, Operational Risk Management, Business Continuity, as applicable, for assessment and review of risks identified during due diligence identification of acceptable risk remediation
• Certified Information Security Management (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) security certification preferred
• Deliver high quality input and analysis into Board and senior management level Credit Risk Reporting, ensue reports provide insightful analysis and commentary on key portfolio and MI trends
• Relate and understand Risk figures with various products like FX, Derivatives, Lending, cards, Current accounts and all other banking products, train analysts on various reports

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the information risk position.

Previously, I was responsible for operational risk commentary and analysis to senior management and Risk Committees, and develops targeted management information for informed decision making.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Providing consultancy and support to department managers in managing risk within their areas via regular risk reviews, risk event root cause analysis and education and awareness sessions
• Able to multi-task projects and business as usual work under pressure
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about Information Security or Cyber Risk standards
• Experience of working within Cyber or Information Security is beneficial
• Deliver on program initiatives related to planning, design and implementation of risk monitoring and reporting processes
• Support the challenge of reports provided by operational programs on the current state of information management risk
• Provide guidance and advice to business and technology partners with regard to relevant policies and risk reporting practices
• Take a lead on risk program communication (such as maintenance of the team SharePoint portal) and risk process stakeholder engagement