Junior Analyst (Internship) Data Protection & Information Security (Risk & Compliance)
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to mid-market companies families and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe the U.S. Latin America Asia and the Middle East.
In Investment Banking Alantra has completed over 1000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.
In Alternative Asset Management Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity active funds private debt energy and venture capital). As of 30 September 2025 assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at 2.7bn while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to 14.2bn.
Job Description:
Junior Analyst (Intern) Data Protection & Information Security (Risk & Compliance)
About the role
We are looking for a junior profile to help define and implement practical procedures and controls across data protection and information security. This is a hands-on role with a strong learning curve ideal for someone who is methodical organised and curious about how privacy and security work in practice.
You will support the development of clear documentation assist with control testing and help improve day-to-day information handling practices.
Key responsibilities
- Support the design and roll-out of procedures on data protection information handling and secure sharing of information.
- Help maintain governance documentation (policies procedures control descriptions templates and evidence packs).
- Assist with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) practices: mapping data flows identifying risky behaviours documenting controls and supporting awareness actions.
- Support internal reviews and IT audit activities by gathering evidence tracking remediation actions and keeping audit trails organised.
- Help coordinate privacy and security BAU tasks: registers/logs risk assessments support follow-ups with stakeholders and documentation updates.
- Contribute to training and awareness materials (short guides FAQs checklists) for non-technical teams.
Requirements:
What we are looking for
Must-have
- Excellent written and spoken English (essential).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear structured documentation.
- A methodical and organised working style; ability to follow through and manage small projects.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Nice-to-have (we will value not require)
- Basic understanding or strong interest in GDPR and data protection concepts (e.g. lawful basis data subject rights retention).
- Interest in information security fundamentals (access control secure data handling cloud sharing practices).
- Exposure to DLP information governance or IT audit/testing (through coursework internships or personal projects).
- Academic background in Law Business Finance Risk IT Cybersecurity or similar.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Splunk
- IDS
- Cybersecurity
- FIPS
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Information Security
- Encryption
- FISMA
- RMF
- Siem
