Senior Lead Analyst - Cyber Investigations Assurance

Job summary

This role involves managing sensitive and complex investigations related to cybersecurity and compliance within a global organization. The Senior Lead Analyst will support the response to cyber incidents and other investigations, ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber incidents, investigations, forensics, compliance, audit, or assurance within a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of governance, independence, and confidentiality in sensitive cases.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and external partners under time pressure and strict SLAs.
• Sound judgement, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in delivering red team and adversary simulation reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support cyber incident, SpeakUp, and other investigation activities, including intake, triage, escalation, and case management.
• Own investigation governance, documentation standards, evidence handling requirements, and SLA oversight.
• Manage and oversee external forensic and investigation partners, ensuring readiness, activation, and quality assurance.
• Support assurance and audit-related activities within Global Information Security Governance & Assurance, ensuring independence and avoiding self-review.
• Drive continuous improvement of incident management, investigation procedures, and assurance frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end cyber investigations, including incident response support, insider threat investigations, and data breach analysis.
• Design and lead enterprise-wide red team exercises, including full-scope adversary emulation and various attack scenarios.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, investigations, or a related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with investigation and incident management tools, forensic analysis software, and red team simulation platforms.