Senior Associate – Cybersecurity Analytics and Investigations

Geographic Requirements: Primarily remote, with occasional on-site days in Manhattan (a few days per quarter) 

Position Description: Evercore’s Cybersecurity team is seeking a driven individual to join its newly established Analytics and Investigations team. This role is focused on conducting in-depth investigations of potential security threats, data anomalies, and technology use behaviors that may create risk to the firm. The Senior Associate will be instrumental in identifying and investigating incidents, providing detailed analysis and insights. Their work will support critical decision-making by both security leadership and cross-functional teams such as Legal and Human Resources. 

A significant portion of the role involves operating and enhancing User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) tools to detect suspicious activities and provide actionable intelligence. In addition to investigation work, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) efforts, Policy Design, and innovative cybersecurity initiatives securing emerging technologies, such as AI/LLM platforms. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy, and precision in managing sensitive information during investigations. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents and anomalies by analyzing large datasets, including user activity logs, metadata, and network traffic, to detect patterns, threats, and vulnerabilities. 

• Utilize statistical and behavioral analysis to identify and escalate potential security risks, using data-driven insights to support investigative conclusions. 

• Build and maintain monitoring reports, tools, and dashboards to support real-time and retrospective investigations. 

• Collaborate closely with Legal and Human Resources teams to provide clear, detailed, and actionable investigation findings, ensuring data is presented accurately and effectively for decision-making. 

• Support ongoing strategic cybersecurity projects, such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), to enhance security monitoring and investigation capabilities. 

• Play a key role in advancing the security of new and emerging technologies, such as AI/LLM platforms. 

• Adhere to strict confidentiality protocols and exercise discretion when handling sensitive and classified information. 

Specific Qualifications: 

• 5 to 7 years of experience in IT and/or Cybersecurity. 

• A career progression that demonstrates the ability to investigate Cybersecurity matters in the context of people, system data, and business context. 

• Strong skills in conducting cybersecurity investigations and working with Legal and HR teams. 

• Proficient in data analysis languages like Python, SQL, or KQL. 

• Experienced in using Excel, Power BI, and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) for reporting and analysis. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. 

• Industry certifications (entry to mid-level) are a plus. 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to clearly communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical teams. 

• Capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. 

• Effective collaborator, able to work across teams. 

Base Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000 

About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams and shareholders – including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public and private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution as well as provides wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment: Evercore is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors.