Senior Cyber Security Risk Manager in London

Edinburgh | Hybrid
A well-established financial services organisation operating in the Investment Management world is looking for an experienced
Senior Cyber Security Risk Manager
to join its security function and take a leading role across cyber risk, assurance and security governance. Operating within a complex and regulated environment, the organisation continues to invest significantly in its technology and security capabilities. This is a broad position offering exposure across technical security, enterprise risk, security assurance and the assessment of new technology. You’ll work closely with security leadership, technology teams and stakeholders across the wider organisation to identify and assess security risks, evaluate the effectiveness of controls and help ensure technology is introduced and operated securely. The role would suit an experienced cyber security professional who combines
strong technical security knowledge with practical risk management and stakeholder engagement skills .
Responsibilities
Identify and assess cyber and technology risks across a complex enterprise environment
Review the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements
Provide security input into new technology initiatives, projects and solutions
Assess security risks and exceptions, helping stakeholders make informed risk-based decisions
Support the investigation and management of security incidents
Assess security across areas including identity, endpoints, data protection and cloud technologies
Perform security assessments of external suppliers and technology partners
Coordinate security testing and support remediation activity
Maintain cyber risk assessments and contribute to wider risk management activities
Support internal and external assurance, audit and regulatory requirements
Work with external security partners and specialist providers
Contribute to security awareness and education across the organisation
Provide guidance and support to other members of the security team
Communicate security risks and recommendations to senior technical and business stakeholders
Requirements
Strong experience across
cyber security risk, assurance and security controls
Good technical understanding of modern enterprise security environments
Experience assessing security across identity, endpoint, data and cloud technologies
Experience providing security input into new technology or business solutions
Understanding of security incident investigation and response
Knowledge of information protection and data security controls
Experience working with recognised security frameworks and risk management processes
Experience operating within complex or regulated organisations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to independently manage security and risk initiatives
Desirable
CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent security certification
Experience within financial services or another regulated industry
Exposure to cloud and hybrid technology environments
Experience coordinating security testing or assurance exercises
Experience mentoring or supporting other security professionals
Previous experience within a specific financial services sector is
not essential .
This is an opportunity to take significant ownership across cyber security risk and assurance while working closely with senior stakeholders in an organisation continuing to invest in its security capability.
The position offers a competitive base salary and benefits package.
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