Data Protection Analyst

BMO•Toronto, ON

22h•CA$67,200 - CA$124,200•Onsite

About The Position

Within this role you will be part of the core team accountable for enterprise oversight of unstructured data protection and data loss prevention. Responsibilities include leading the design and analysis of DLP policies across all exfiltration channels (including AI), DLP incident root cause analysis, technical DLP policy tuning, exception management, automation, metrics and reporting, audit and regulatory support, documentation of policies & standards, supporting day-to-day DLP operations, and engaging with business stakeholders to balance data protection requirements with business enablement needs. Ability to investigate issues independently, identify root causes, and propose solutions. Experience with data analysis & reporting (ability to analyze trends, validate outputs, and support reporting) Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) is a plus. Provides information security consulting services for BMO overall and businesses/groups. Liaises with stakeholders to understand problems and opportunities and enables BMO to meet its goals by understanding business vision, objectives and KPIs. Leads the development of information security strategy by understanding business processes, policies, information and information systems. Builds exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensures that requirements and solutions align to a real business need, are approved by all relevant stakeholders, and meets essential information security standards. Provides thought leadership, promotes new processes and methodologies and emerging technologies, with the flexibility to align to the unique requirements of the business/group and deliverables. Understands and can explain to others the core processes, risks and mitigation techniques for designated areas. May work with vendors to troubleshoot issues to meet service expectations. Understands the strategy, plans, activities and needs of all stakeholders and translates those business needs into solutions and makes recommendations. Provides advice, counsel and support on information security matters and recommends solutions to assigned business/group leaders on principles, frameworks, programs, approaches, trends, legislation and regulatory requirements including interpretation of policy and identification and management of risk. Builds credibility and influences/negotiates effectively to drive business performance through development and delivery of information security solutions. Tracks metrics and milestones, providing recommendations for resolution and escalating as appropriate when issues arise. Facilitates discussions and follows a disciplined approach to plan, elicit, analyse, document, communicate and manage initiatives and issues with stakeholders by applying a variety of elicitation techniques to probe, challenge and understand associated risks. Promotes process improvements and methodologies; keeps emerging information security issues and trends in mind and ensures standards are followed. Creates professional presentations and deliver them in a meaningful concise way. Assesses information security impact to a project’s benefits and risks when scope changes. Develops and champions information security best practices, including staying abreast of industry information security and business trends through benchmarking and/or participation in professional associations. Gathers, examines and interprets data and information to extract meaningful insights, answer business questions and provide actionable recommendations. Assists with continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis with the goal of strengthening information security capabilities. Ensures consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may be unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Requirements

Typically between 2 - 4 years of relevant experience
A post-secondary degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or Information Systems or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of industry standards and frameworks e.g. NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ISO 27001 and 27002, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS), etc. - In-depth
Experience in information security concepts and methodology
Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle - In-depth
Knowledge of information security processes, procedures and controls - In-depth
Understanding of and problem solving ability for information security issues within their business group - Working
Understanding of information security risk and regulatory requirements - In-depth
Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth
Influence skills - In-depth
Data driven decision making - In-depth

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) is a plus
Candidates who have or are pursuing at least one certification in a related field, with strong preference for information security certifications from a well-recognized institution (e.g. (ISC)2, ISACA, SANS)

Responsibilities

Leading the design and analysis of DLP policies across all exfiltration channels (including AI)
DLP incident root cause analysis
Technical DLP policy tuning
Exception management
Automation, metrics and reporting
Audit and regulatory support
Documentation of policies & standards
Supporting day-to-day DLP operations
Engaging with business stakeholders to balance data protection requirements with business enablement needs
Investigate issues independently, identify root causes, and propose solutions
Data analysis & reporting (ability to analyze trends, validate outputs, and support reporting)
Provides information security consulting services for BMO overall and businesses/groups
Liaises with stakeholders to understand problems and opportunities and enables BMO to meet its goals by understanding business vision, objectives and KPIs
Leads the development of information security strategy by understanding business processes, policies, information and information systems
Builds exceptional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ensures that requirements and solutions align to a real business need, are approved by all relevant stakeholders, and meets essential information security standards
Provides thought leadership, promotes new processes and methodologies and emerging technologies, with the flexibility to align to the unique requirements of the business/group and deliverables
Understands and can explain to others the core processes, risks and mitigation techniques for designated areas
May work with vendors to troubleshoot issues to meet service expectations
Understands the strategy, plans, activities and needs of all stakeholders and translates those business needs into solutions and makes recommendations
Provides advice, counsel and support on information security matters and recommends solutions to assigned business/group leaders on principles, frameworks, programs, approaches, trends, legislation and regulatory requirements including interpretation of policy and identification and management of risk
Builds credibility and influences/negotiates effectively to drive business performance through development and delivery of information security solutions
Tracks metrics and milestones, providing recommendations for resolution and escalating as appropriate when issues arise
Facilitates discussions and follows a disciplined approach to plan, elicit, analyse, document, communicate and manage initiatives and issues with stakeholders by applying a variety of elicitation techniques to probe, challenge and understand associated risks
Promotes process improvements and methodologies; keeps emerging information security issues and trends in mind and ensures standards are followed
Creates professional presentations and deliver them in a meaningful concise way
Assesses information security impact to a project’s benefits and risks when scope changes
Develops and champions information security best practices, including staying abreast of industry information security and business trends through benchmarking and/or participation in professional associations
Gathers, examines and interprets data and information to extract meaningful insights, answer business questions and provide actionable recommendations
Assists with continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis with the goal of strengthening information security capabilities
Ensures consistent, high quality practices/work and the achievement of business results in alignment with business/group strategies and with productivity goals
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.