DescriptionDrawing on our global reach and local risk expertise worldwide, our Digital Risks team helps our clients understand the evolving threat landscape, protect their most critical assets effectively respond to crises and maximise the benefits of technology adoption.
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Thanks to continued growth, we are now looking for a Director or Principal to join our Digital Risks Protect Advisory team in London.
As the Director or Principal you will drive business development and consulting engagements in the UK and relevant markets in Europe and the Middle East.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, manage a portfolio of complex projects, originate new business, and collaborate across Digital Risks practice areas and other service lines to support clients in improving resilience against evolving threats.
This role strengthens our ability to guide senior stakeholders through strategic digital risk challenges, deliver high-impact consulting outcomes, and contribute to the development of high-performing teams and the broader Digital Risks practice.Strategic Advisory & Client LeadershipServe as a trusted advisor to senior executives and boards, providing strategic guidance on digital risk This will cover topics such as resilience, regulatory expectations, evolving technology driven threats and emerging technologies.Translate complex technical and risk insights into clear, commercially relevant recommendations for non‑technical audiences.Lead the development and delivery of executive briefings, strategic assessments, and transformation programmes that support clients’ risk and security objectives.Digital Risk, Cybersecurity & Technology Advisory DeliveryLead and oversee complex consulting engagements across digital risk, including cybersecurity, technology governance, and organisational resilience.Guide the design and execution of maturity assessments, control reviews and risk analyses using leading industry frameworks and regulatory models.Ensure deliverables provide actionable, pragmatic and business aligned recommendations that enhance clients’ risk management and resilience.Provide quality assurance and directional oversight to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of clarity, insight and practical value.Regulatory, Governance & Compliance AdvisoryAdvise clients on regional and global regulatory obligations relating to cybersecurity, data governance, technology operations, and third‑party risk.Engage relevant external specialists and integrate their outputs to ensure seamless, end‑to‑end advisory solutions.Risk, Crisis & Incident Advisory SupportProvide senior guidance during digital incidents, investigations, or technology‑related crises.Apply principles of crisis management, stakeholder communication and risk assessment to help clients respond to disruptive events.Support scenario planning, simulation exercises and resilience-building initiatives.Leadership of Consulting EngagementsOversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring consistent quality, methodological rigour and strong client satisfaction.Lead project teams through scoping, delivery and reporting, ensuring clarity of purpose and alignment with client expectations.Promote cross‑service collaboration to deliver integrated, multi‑disciplinary solutions.Client & Market DevelopmentGrow and sustain senior client relationships with a particular focus on the UK and relevant markets in Europe, acting as an ambassador for Control Risks.Identify new opportunities, shape proposals and contribute to key
Director/Principal, Cyber Advisory Consulting in Kennington employer: Control Risks
At Control Risks Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration. Our work culture fosters continuous learning and professional growth, providing employees with the opportunity to lead impactful security education initiatives in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee well-being, making us an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
