Group Information Security Risk Analyst

Group Information Security Risk Analyst

Department: Governance & Risk

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester, UK

Description

The Group Information Security Risk Analyst will play a key role within Arrow's Group Information Security Function by maintaining the Information Security Risk Framework, delivering high-quality risk assessments and reporting, engaging with stakeholders to drive remediation activities, and ensuring a proportionate and risk-based approach is applied across a diverse range of business sectors.

The role will also support wider Information Security activities including third-party security assurance, due diligence reviews, responses to security questionnaires, audit activities, and security awareness initiatives as required.

About the role

• Conduct information security risk assessments across Arrow Global Group and portfolio companies using recognised risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.


• Produce high-quality risk assessment reports, management summaries, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Track and monitor remediation actions arising from assessments, audits, incidents, and reviews, ensuring timely resolution of identified risks.


• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure recommendations are understood, agreed, and appropriately implemented.


• Escalate significant, overdue, or unresolved information security risks through appropriate governance channels.


• Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and improvement of the Group Information Security Risk Framework.


• Assess the effectiveness of information security controls and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Apply recognised security frameworks and standards including ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, and other relevant best practices in a proportionate and risk-based manner.


• Liaise with Cyber Security, IT, Business Continuity, Data Protection, Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams to ensure security requirements are appropriately reflected within assessment activities.


• Support third-party security assurance activities, including supplier security reviews, due diligence assessments, and ongoing monitoring of third-party risks.


• Contribute to governance reporting through the preparation of metrics, risk dashboards, management information, and committee papers.


• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, regulatory developments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) risks, and industry best practices.

About you

• Educated to degree level in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, Business Management, or equivalent levels of experience.


• A minimum of 5 years' proven experience within Information Security, Cyber Security, IT Risk, or related disciplines.


• Strong understanding of Information Security Risk Management principles and methodologies.


• Experience conducting risk assessments, control reviews, audits, or assurance activities.


• Technical knowledge of information security frameworks and standards including ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, DORA, PCI-DSS, and related security practices.


• Strong communicator with positive influencing and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to synthesise complex technical and business information and present findings in a clear and concise manner.


• Effective prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Experience producing professional reports and management presentations.


• Understanding of cloud technologies and associated information security risks.


• Awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI), associated risks, governance considerations, and emerging industry developments.