Cyber Analyst: Commercial

Cyber Analyst: Commercial / Security Consulting Practitioner
Location: London / Hybrid (3 days/week in office; open to London, Birmingham, Sheffield)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Working Hours: 40 hours/week
Daily Rate: £349/day (PAYE) | £465/day (Umbrella)
About the Role
An experienced Security Consulting Practitioner / Cyber Analyst is required to join a specialist Security team on a high-profile staff augmentation initiative for a leading global financial services organisation.
In this role, the successful candidate will lead and enhance cybersecurity across major UK retail and wealth banking entities. Acting as a trusted advisor, the practitioner will bridge the gap between technical risk management and commercial strategy, working closely with senior executives, entity CIOs, and reporting directly to the UK CISO.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals, risk appetite, and regulator-ready governance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary cybersecurity liaison to senior leadership, Boards, regulators (FCA, etc.), and business/technology teams.
Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure robust control design, compliance with international frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR), and lead audit/assessment readiness.
Incident Leadership & Response: Oversee incident response frameworks and lead multi-faceted teams through critical security incidents.
Governance & Board Reporting: Translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable business intelligence and reports for executive committees.
Culture & Policy Awareness: Promote a customer-centric security culture across entities, driving security awareness and continuous improvement.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Strong background in cybersecurity control design, operational processes, in...