FS Cyber Strategy and Governance Analyst

Job Description

Job description KPMG is acknowledged by Forrester as a leader in providing cyber security consultancy. We are investing in building our Financial Services Cyber team to meet growing demand and provide a comprehensive range of services to many of the largestfinancial services companies.We help our clients protect, detect, and respond to high end cyber threats; helping them understand the cyber threat landscape, make sensible decisions on investment priorities, and build the specialist capabilities they need tocounter financial crime and other threats.We believe that cyber security is about helping our clients to harness business opportunities safely and securely. For us, cyber security isnt just a technical issue, it is one which engages the whole business andfocusses on a holistic approach to understanding and mitigating the risk.The Team - FS Cyber SecurityThe team is an integral part of our rapidly growing FS Cyber practice. Our team works closely with KPMGs broader advisory practice to link cyber securityto financial crime and risk management, operational resilience, and IT transformationWe are keen to recruit talented people who have the energy and drive to succeed in a dynamic and challenging environment and who have a passion for delivering excellent serviceand building strong relationships.The team works in an agile and flexible manner, with plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and gain new knowledge. We are keen to support and develop our people to enable them to be the best they can be.We believewe are market leaders in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and want to encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Take a look at our website with the link below to see "What Makes Us Different"http://UK/en/about/WhatMakesUsDifferent/Diversity/Pages/default.aspxTheRole You will be an Analyst within the Financial Services Cyber 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 majorexecutive level cyber exercises and threat reviews, through optimisation of client security controls and cyber security programmes, to providing specialist support on issues such as cyber strategy, third party risk etc.Our clients are under increasing regulatoryscrutiny, continually battling a rapidly changing cybercrime threat while harnessing the opportunities offered by digital services.As an Analyst, we expect you to support on challenging and complex engagements. You will aim to understand the business issuesand support translate cyber security issues into straightforward, credible, jargon free advice to our clients; and delivering the support they require. This will involve managing workstreams and teams and working directly with clients to deliver solution totheir cloud security issues.Above all, KPMG is looking for someone who is passionate about helping our clients with their cyber security challenges, often at a time of critical need. In return, we are committed to helping you to enjoy the role and developyour skills and career within the KPMG.Responsibilities Advising and delivering projects on cyber security governance, risks, frameworks, and operating models. Support project and engagement management teams to deliver high quality work in a timely mannerto include: o Scoping activitieso Production of deliverables. o Financial managemento Engagement and risk management Communicate clearly with clients and other stakeholders at all levels of the business. Developing constructive relationships, both internaland external ,and support the business development activity of senior members of the team. Share lessons learned to the team through sharing of experience and knowledge. Supporting leadership of the team in the embedding effective working practices. Keepingup-to-date with developments in the cyber risk and technologies. Recognise the importance of continuous self-development and actively strive to achieve this.Experience (Must have)We expect that you will have: Proven track record in cyber security environment(1-3years) within professional services or an in-house information security function, preferably in Financial Services.Knowledge of a broad range of cyber security topics e.g. governance, threats, risk, identity and access management, supply chain risks, securityoperations, incident management etc.Understanding of and experience with a wide range of Cyber Security principles, technologies, and techniques Proven track record of delivering high quality outputs, on time and meeting/exceeding client expectationsProven ability to identify and assess complex information protection risks and controls.Ability to organise and prioritise own work to meet project requirements. Good communicator with the ability to build strong and lasting internal and client relationshipsA genuine interest and desire to work in the cyber security field.Qualifications: (Must Have) Demonstrable knowledge in cyber/ information security Set yourself apart: (Preferrable) Experience in any cyber security domain e.g. Cyber Resilience, Pen-testing,Cloud security etc Recognised cyber security qualifications - either achieved or working towards (e.g. SSCP, CISSP, CISM, M.Inst ISP, etc.) Project management experienceAdditional InformationThe role will be based at any of our UK offices, but will includetravel; candidates must have a willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally on occasions, with the potential to be away from home for set periods of time.