Co-op, Cyber-Fraud Intelligence

OUR MISSION

FS-ISAC advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system.

OUR CULTURE

At FS-ISAC, how we work matters as much as what we do. We believe in:

• Collaboration – across members, partners, and internal teams.
• Collective Success – wins are celebrated as a community.
• Humility & Curiosity – staying open, learning continuously.
• Open Feedback – role-modeling growth through candid, constructive input.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will deliver practical cyber-fraud intelligence skills and knowledge to the co-op through on-the-job training and industry work experience. The co-op will gain skills and knowledge by providing support to and being mentored by Intelligence Analysts and Leadership.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals should submit their applications through the FS-ISAC careers page (https://www.fsisac.com/careers) under the appropriate position.

CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE (CTI) TALENT PIPELINE

This position is part of the FS-ISAC's “Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Pipeline,” which offers interns and co-ops training and a potential path for full-time employment on FS-ISAC's intelligence team. This specific position offers a rare opportunity to skip the internship and move straight into a co-op role. Upon the completion of a co-op, individuals may be offered the ability to join our Global Intelligence Office as a full-time, non-term limited Jr. Intelligence Analyst.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support FS-ISAC's fraud sharing operations including data management, collaboration with internal stakeholders, analyzing data and presenting findings in written and/or presentation form.
• Conduct multiple-source intelligence analysis on current and emerging threats using advanced research methods and analytical techniques to produce polished, actionable intelligence reports.
• Provide support to peers and senior analysts across teams.
• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical information, conducting research using various sources/tools.
• Throughout the internship, develop knowledge of financial services sector assets, functions, and institutions to provide actionable intelligence support.
• Participate in information security, fraud, and cyber threat intelligence training and events.
• Assist with general team management functions including scheduling, project management, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in international relations, political science, security studies, cybersecurity, computer science, criminology, or a related degree in technology or in the social sciences.
• Willingness to be taught basic cybersecurity and fraud concepts, threats, and technologies on the job and apply this knowledge to data intake and intelligence analysis.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to compose finished intelligence reports in a timely, concise, and accurate manner in accordance with FS-ISAC standards.
• Ability to approach data collection and data analysis in an objective, logical, and rational manner; understanding biases and exercising informed judgement and initiative.
• Strong time management skills to work multiple processes simultaneously to a high degree of quality.  

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

This hybrid co-op position is located in Reston, VA (up to 4 days/week from office). Regardless of work location, the position requires a professional work environment, and candidates must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

All employees must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

ABOUT US

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (FS-ISAC) is a non-profit entity that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, protecting financial institutions and the people they serve. FS-ISAC is headquartered in the United States with regional offices in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Australia and Singapore. For more information, visit our website www.fsisac.com.