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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Vice President, Data Security Analyst - **Company:** Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Security, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Loss, Data Security, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Data Classification, Information Technology - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mufgub.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MUFG-Careers/job/London/Assistant-Vice-President--Data-Security-Analyst_10079391-WD ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience working within a cybersecurity function, specialising in data security, DLP, or insider threat detection * Strong hands-on experience in data security disciplines, including DLP, data classification, and/or insider threat monitoring and investigations * Proven ability to triage, investigate, and respond to data security alerts, including potential data leakage, unauthorised data access, and policy violations * Experience operating and tuning DLP and data classification tool, with a solid understanding of data handling risks across endpoints, networks, and collaboration platforms * Proven experience operating in complex environments managing multiple priorities with ambiguity and high levels of responsibility * Exposure to cloud security concept and CSPM tools and awareness to AI related data security risk is desirable * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, Computer Science, or a related field. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Functional / Technical Competencies: · Strong strategic and analytical thinking. · Excellent communication and stakeholder management. · Proven ability to balance technical, business, and regulatory priorities. · Collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes-driven leadership style. · Demonstrated experience of risks & controls. · Experienced in writing and maintaining IT documents, such as standards and procedures. · Demonstrates an understanding of strategic business and IT issues impacting the financial services market. · Strong understanding of risk and its application across technology and the business. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS · Excellent communication skills · Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability · A proactive, motivated approach. · The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly · Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement · A structured and logical approach to work · Strong problem-solving skills · A creative and innovative approach to work · Excellent interpersonal skills · The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines · Excellent attention to detail and accuracy · A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. ## Description The Data Security Analyst (AVP) sit within the Information Security function and is responsible for safeguarding MUFG's data, ensuring it is securely handled, stored and shared. The role focuses on operation monitoring, detection, and investigation of data related security risks, including data loss, unauthorised access, and misuse across enterprise environments. The analyst plays a key role in implementing and managing data security controls, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data classification, and monitoring capabilities to safeguard critical information., In this role, you will be responsible for delivery across MUFG's banking arm and securities business under a dual-hat arrangement. Under this arrangement, you will act and make decisions on behalf of both the bank and the securities business, subject to the same remit and level of authority, and irrespective of the entity which employs you., * Conduct day-to-day security monitoring and BAU activities with a primary focus on data security controls, including DLP, data access, and data handling across enterprise environments, cloud platforms and AI tools * Investigate and respond to data security incidents, alerts and policy breaches, including data leakage, unauthorised access to data, and misuse of sensitive information * Operate and enhance data protection capabilities such as data classification and monitoring solutions to identify and mitigate data risk across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments * Assess and oversee the secure use of data within AI tools and platforms, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent unintended data exposure or misuse * Support governance, risk, and compliance activities related to data security, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements * Collaborate with security engineering and architecture teams by providing operational insights on data security risks and control effectiveness, supporting secure implementation of solutions * Contribute to continuous improvement of data security controls, detection rules, and operational processes to enhance visibility and reduce risk ## Related Videos - [How to Avoid LLM Pitfalls - Mete Atamel and Guillaume Laforge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1328-how-to-avoid-llm-pitfalls-mete-atamel-and-guillaume-laforge) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)