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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester) who will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications before malicious hackers can exploit them. The role involves conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and recommending security improvements to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

·      Conduct penetration testing on web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and networks.

·      Identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and infrastructure.

·      Perform vulnerability assessments using automated tools and manual techniques.

·      Simulate cyberattacks to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures.

·      Prepare detailed security reports highlighting risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation strategies.

·      Collaborate with development, DevOps, and IT teams to fix security gaps.

·      Ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks such as OWASP, ISO 27001, and NIST.

·      Conduct security audits and risk assessments across digital platforms.

·      Stay updated on the latest hacking techniques, security vulnerabilities, and cyber threats.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of network security, system security, and application security.
• Experience with security tools such as:
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit
• Nmap
• Wireshark
• Kali Linux
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of Linux, Windows, and cloud security environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP (optional but valuable)

Key Competencies

• Cybersecurity risk assessment
• Vulnerability management
• Penetration testing methodologies
• Incident response awareness
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

The Risk team is responsible for overall risk framework and strategy for the organization. The team develops various risk models, arrives at various sector reports from a risk perspective and provides in depth analysis and recommendation around risk profiles of various clients.

In this role, the person is responsible for playing a leadership role in the Risk function to identify, assess, monitor and make timely and measured judgments on all current and potential future risks faced, in order to protect the organization’s interest, assets and reputation of the group along with growing shareholder value and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk for the retail and wholesale portfolio. Should have managed organization level Risk Policies, Credit Underwriting and Collection functions.
• Manage risk framework for the organization - including updating, establishing new risk management mechanisms, to identify, assess, monitor, measure and control a broad spectrum of risks. Ensure all policies and frameworks are kept updated and deployed to the optimum level.
• Develop continuous monitoring and improvement of the quality of the organization's credit and lending portfolio through credit policy direction and implementation.
• Possess a complete understanding the business. Evaluate, improve, and monitor the business, including assisting in reporting to the Board and Board Committees and providing leadership in the effectiveness of credit risk management controls, systems, and processes across the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts.

• Possess 7+ years of relevant experience in financial services industry in a risk role.
• Exposure to both wholesale and retail risk in a banking environment will be preferred. Some experience in a business / sales role within the banking / NBFC space will be an added advantage.
• Should have held a position of authority in terms of allocation and appropriating limits.
• Sector understanding in financial institution space and good knowledge of interpreting financial trends.
• High proficiency in Python and SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience with big data and cloud computing e.g., PySpark, data lake is a plus.
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to speak at various levels of an organization (CXOs to analysts).
• Have demonstrated resilience – stayed with companies and taking businesses to scale, have preferably not ‘hopped jobs. Strong organizational skills and excellent follow-through.
• Present / articulate / position an idea compellingly and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Takes personal ownership; Self-starter; Ability to drive projects with minimal guidance and focus on high impact work.
• Learns continuously; Seeks out knowledge, ideas and feedback.