GRC - Application Risk Analyst

At Aristocrat, we believe in bringing happiness to life through the power of play. We are a world leader in gaming content and technology. We are committed to crafting a vibrant and inclusive environment where innovation thrives. Our culture focuses on collaboration, excellence, and positively impacting the gaming industry. The Application Risk Analyst role in our Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team is key to meeting cybersecurity goals and ensuring regulatory compliance across all units. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic team and help maintain a secure and resilient IT infrastructure! What You'll Do Conduct technical application and third-party risk assessments to identify cyber vulnerabilities and operational and regulatory threats. Collaborate with agile Product teams and GIS to implement mitigating technical controls aligned with GIS policies and regulatory standards. Prepare detailed assessment reports for Business Unit owners, highlighting key risks and policy exceptions through threat modeling. Partner with GIS and Business Units to develop and implement risk exception plans and strategies. Support the development of automated quantitative and qualitative risk analyses and reporting processes. Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide documentation and evidence for compliance with international security standards (SOC-2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF 2.0). Provide mentorship on changes in product security and regulatory landscapes, updating Aristocrat’s Security Policies, Standards, and Technical Security Requirements as needed. Support the delivery of the wider GIS Security program in line with Aristocrat’s strategy and important metrics. What We're Looking For Self-motivated and adaptable to an ever-changing cybersecurity environment. Excellent collaboration skills, eager to work as part of a cohesive, distributed team. Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills. Comprehensive communication skills, including effective listening, data gathering, and idea articulation. 5+ years of experience in information security with a relevant degree. IT Audit, Internal Audit, and/or cyber advisory experience are a plus. Familiarity with cybersecurity industry standards and frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, GIAC. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/