Associate, Data Loss Prevention Analyst

Country: United States of America

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Associate, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analyst to join our cybersecurity team within the financial industry. 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.

EEO Statement:  At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce.  We actively encourage everyone to apply.   

 

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

$80,625.00 USD$132,500.00 USD