Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst

Our client in the banking industry is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join their cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple lines of business to identify, assess, and address DLP requirements, helping to safeguard sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role requires a blend of strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and hands-on technical expertise. In addition to engaging business partners to define DLP strategies, the analyst will routinely test and validate policy changes, contributing to a robust data protection environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with business units and stakeholders to gather DLP requirements and translate them into actionable rules and controls.

Serve as a subject matter expert for Data Loss Prevention, guiding teams on best practices and DLP policy design.

Communicate and present findings, plans, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Validate and test updates to DLP policies and rulesets to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and minimal disruption.

Aid monitoring functions in the understanding of DLP alerts, working closely with Incident Response and other security functions as needed.

Maintain and enhance DLP tools and configurations in alignment with corporate security policies and industry standards.

Continuously evaluate DLP rules for tuning opportunities and improvements.

Stay informed of evolving threats and regulatory requirements impacting data protection.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience: 5 9 years of experience in information security, governance, IT audit, or risk management.

Proven experience working in or with the financial industry or similarly regulated environments.

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.

Demonstrated technical aptitude, especially in interpreting and modifying DLP policies and rule logic.

Hands-on experience with Netskope and Microsoft Purview.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or CISA.

Familiarity with other information protection technologies or SIEM platforms.

Knowledge of privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, GLBA) and their impact on DLP strategies.