Truist Enterprise Insider Threat Analyst – Investigations Forensics 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

33460081

Regular or Temporary:

English (Required)

1st shift (United States of America)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Lead and conduct thorough investigations into potential insider threats by organizing and analyzing complex data, documenting case details, preserving forensic artifacts, conducting structured interviews, and maintaining strict objectivity. Develop well-supported conclusions based on investigative findings and synthesize key insights into concise, professional summaries for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities to support investigative and security partners in mitigating risk associated with insider threats, system misuse, and unauthorized access. Provide forensic expertise and investigative insights that enhance broader risk management efforts. Exercise sound judgement in determining when to engage Legal, Compliance, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure appropriate regulatory, ethical, and procedural considerations are addressed throughout the investigative process.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret User Behavior Analytics (UBA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts, and access logs, while integrating proactive intelligence gathering and human-based risk assessment to identify potential insider threats. Collaborate with security teams to refine detection methodologies and investigative tools, ensuring a balanced approach that differentiates malicious intent from unintentional misuse. Develop investigative playbooks, escalation procedures, and prevention strategies to strengthen the organization’s ability to mitigate insider risks effectively.
• Ensure all investigative activities comply with regulatory standards, corporate policies, and industry best practices, maintaining forensic integrity and chain of custody for digital evidence. Interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to investigative processes, ensuring all findings are documented in a clear, defensible manner that can withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny. Provide detailed forensic reports, support legal proceedings when necessary, and assist in regulatory or audit inquiries related to insider threats and data security.
• Strengthen the organization’s insider threat posture by developing and delivering targeted training on investigative techniques, insider risk indicators, and forensic methodologies tailored to different audiences. Contribute to the maturity of the insider threat program by identifying gaps, recommending process improvements, and implementing best practices. Stay ahead of emerging threats, evolving forensic technologies, and regulatory changes, continuously enhancing detection, investigation, and mitigation capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in research, data analysis, evidence gathering, investigation documentation.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in banking, financial services, compliance/regulatory or related experience focused on insider threat/internal investigations, client data loss prevention, client remediation, auditing, and compliance.
• Excellent critical thinking, time management and verbal & written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and define issues; establish evidence and baseline behaviors, to develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with excellent critical thinking, time management and verbal & written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Ability to lead and persuade individuals and large teams on ideas, concepts and opportunities to deter insider threats.
• Industry certification in insider threat, corporate investigations, such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), Security Operations Center (SOC), Digital Forensics, or Network Operations Center (SOC)
• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Splunk, Crowdstrike, and/or User & Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) tools
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field or equivalent education and related training.
• Demonstrated project management experience / certification.

Visual / Audio / Speaking

Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.

Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding

Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.

Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need