Cyber Risk & Strategy - Manager [Deals]

Cyber Risk & Strategy – Manager – 106222

 

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

 

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

 

We advise government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

 

Why Join KPMG as a Cyber Risk & Strategy Manager?

You will be a Manager within the Cyber Risk team helping both grow our business and ensure our teams deliver high quality advice to clients. You should expect to be involved in a wide range of challenging engagements, ranging from major executive level cyber exercises and threat reviews, through optimisation of client security controls and cyber security programmes, in addition to providing specialist support on cyber considerations within Deals (mergers, acquisitions and divestments).

 

What will you be doing?

As a Manager, we expect you to understand the business issues and to be able to translate complex cyber security issues into straightforward, credible, jargon free advice to our clients; and delivering the support they require. If you are able to help our clients seize the opportunity offered by the digital world, securely, then you are the type of person we are looking for.

 

Role dimensions:

· Leadership & Management:

· Working in a team of c. 70 – mostly in UK with a small offshore team.

· Work with the broader Deal Advisory team to develop cyber-related opportunities and deliver deals related cyber engagements.

· You will be responsible for performance management of an allocation of assistant managers and below within cyber risk and strategy.

· Working regularly with client stakeholders – typically Heads of cyber security (or equivalent) in to identify, develop and deliver client engagements to help clients in defining, identifying and managing cyber risk.

· Responsible for managing complex cyber risk engagements at our largest clients.

· Responsible for the quality of content and advice to clients as engagement manager.

 

 

 

What will you need to do it?

· Proven track record in cyber security environment within professional services or an in-house information security function.

· Track record of showing an understanding of how organisations operate, as well as technology, threat and regulatory issues faced by clients.

· Proven experience of delivering one or more of the following areas: strategy, transformation, governance, cyber resilience, identity and access management.

· Proven experience of successfully managing complex cyber security services in a commercial environment, ensuring the delivery of high quality work on time and to budget.

· Proven ability to lead work at sustained levels of high intensity, and inspire drive and resilience in others.

· Proven ability to analyse problems, identify core issues and recommend appropriate solutions

· Proven ability in taking appropriate action after monitoring/reviewing the progress and performance of others.

· Understanding of a wide range of information security and IT methodologies, principles, technologies and techniques.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), negotiation and project management skills

· Ability to develop excellent relationships both internally and with clients at a senior level.

· A genuine interest and desire to work in the cyber security field.

· Knowledge of a broad range of cyber security topics e.g. governance, identity and access management, supply chain risks, security operations, incident management etc.

· A good understanding of technology platforms.

 

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

· Recognised cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, M.Inst ISP, etc.), or comparable experience

To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

 

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Consulting talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

· London

· Manchester

· Birmingham

· Glasgow

 

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

 

Find out more:

Within Consulting we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below: · Consulting at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/consulting/ · ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/it-s-her-future/ · KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

 

For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more: · Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/ · Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/ · KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/ · KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/

· KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals