About the role
AI summarisedThis is a consultant/senior consultant role in cybersecurity within the financial services sector, working for a technology consulting firm. The role involves advising clients on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance, with a focus on banking, insurance, and asset management industries.
BusinessFull-timeGeneral
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps
- Design and implement security architectures and controls
- Lead incident response and forensic investigations
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity training and awareness programs
- Manage security operations, including monitoring and threat intelligence
- Support clients in achieving regulatory compliance (e.g., MAS, GDPR, SOX)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into business processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in financial services
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)
- Experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection)
- Understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements in financial services (MAS, GDPR, SOX, AML/KYC)
- Professional certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
- Analytical and problem-solving skills