Cyber Security Assistant Manager/Manager,

Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a governance focused cybersecurity specialist at the Assistant Manager/Manager level to join our dynamic and growing team. You’ll work alongside cyber security and counter-fraud experts, contributing to a growing team that supports businesses to remain resilient to cyber attacks and respond effectively during incidents. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of cybersecurity engagements with different clients across a range of sectors. This role is ideal for an individual with a good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and governance practices. It would be preferable, but not essential, for the individual to have some experience working in the financial services area, within the insurance or pensions sectors, either in-house or as an advisor.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our client’s cybersecurity strategy aligns with regulatory requirements and is appropriate for their business objectives. The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge, governance expertise, and a collaborative mindset to strengthen our client’s cybersecurity postures and be prepared to respond in the event of an incident.

Key responsibilities:

• Interpret cyber security concepts into plain English
• Identify and assess cyber security risks at clients and recommend measures to manage and mitigate them
• Draft cyber security policies and procedures to manage cyber resilience and respond in the event of an incident
• Work with suppliers to identify vulnerabilities in software, systems and networks
• Assess cyber security risks across client’s supply chains
• Project management and coordination of other team members
• Preparation of high-quality client reports
• Preparation of client proposals with Director/Partner
• Coordinate with external suppliers
• Participate in driving the team’s business plan
• Manage key client relationships and explore opportunities to build our pipeline
• Contribute to developing the team’s strategy and service offering with Director/Partner
• Deliver a high standard of services to our clients
• Help grow our network of key contacts (External and within Crowe Global)
• Participate in the team’s marketing initiatives

Qualifications and understanding:

• Knowledge of key standards related to cyber security
• Familiar with key information/cyber security frameworks e.g. NIST CSF, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Governance-related cyber security accreditations are desirable e.g. CISMP, CISM, CISSP, CompTIA A+
• Awareness of key regulatory and compliance requirements e.g. DORA, NIS2

At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.