Sr Cyber Risk Analyst

Sr Cyber Risk Analyst

**Company Overview**:
Here at UKG, our purpose is people. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people - both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for?






**Description & Qualifications**:
Description
About the Team:
The Enterprise Risk team enables the business in proactive identification, evaluation, mitigation, monitoring, and escalation of organizational risks. UKG evaluates risk holistic to the organization; including strategic, financial, compliance, cybersecurity, and operational risk. This position is part of a subset of the Enterprise Risk team who partners with the product lifecycle teams: product management, engineering, and platform. As a member of that team, the individual will be committed to overall data protection risk management and its role in the company's continued success. The Senior Risk Analyst position is a highly visible role that interfaces with key stakeholders in the organization and may also support UKG customers and Partners. The position demands an organized, action-oriented team player with the ability to prioritize daily work and support multiple initiatives simultaneously; effective communication and customer focus is required.





Primary responsibilities include performing risk assessments of UKG product, processes, and technologies to determine potential risk factors, quantifying risk and forecast probable outcomes, partnering with risk owners to determine mitigation activities, preparing reports to stakeholders to summarize their risk landscape and highlight attention areas, and staying attune to the organizations goals as processes/technologies evolve.
**This role will be hybrid, working out of our Montevideo, UY location 3 days/ week.**
About the Role:
- Perform risk assessments for various business units that support product lifecycle: product management, engineering, and platform
- Identify and partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)





to develop appropriate remediation plans in alignment risk UKG methodology
- Document, report, and monitor remediation plans to closure in a GRC tool
- Manage relationships with key leaders within your domain to establish trust, understand business objectives, and align risk assessment priorities to strategic initiatives
- Identify relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) to quantify the effectiveness of controls implemented for risk management activities
- Assist in compilation of materials to help ensure risk management statuses, trends, and escalations are rolled up to management
- Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to inform strategic planning and risk mitigation efforts






- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management
**Qualifications**:
Basic Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science or IT audit related discipline or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years' work experience in information security governance and/or related functions (such as IT audit or IT Risk Management)
- Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools
- Experience with information security frameworks including SOC 2 or ISO27001/17/18
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong business acumen to include strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar security certification preferred
**EEO Statement**:
**Equal Opportunity Employer**






Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

▶️ Sr Cyber Risk Analyst
🖊️ UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
📍 Montevideo