Senior Consultant Cybersecurity - Financial Services

EY; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive trainings

Career development support

Job summary

EY is pursuing a Senior Consultant to join the Cybersecurity team within the Financial Services Organization. You will contribute to various engagements, including risk assessments, IAM design, cloud security, and incident response for financial clients, while developing a broad skillset across security domains.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, globally connected environment, supported by extensive trainings and flexible working arrangements to balance client work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, IT, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or an IT-related role.
• Strong motivation to learn and develop expertise in cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication in English with Dutch or French proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a broad range of cybersecurity engagements, including assessments, reviews, and strategic projects.
• Gain exposure to multiple cybersecurity domains to develop a well-rounded skillset.
• Work on topics from security operations and technical controls to regulatory initiatives in finance.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver pragmatic, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Cybersecurity

English communication

Dutch or French

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in information security or IT

Job description

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Ready to shape the future of cybersecurity? At EY, our cybersecurity team works alongside financial institutions to strengthen their resilience against cyber attacks while preparing for emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.

As part of our Cybersecurity team, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise to solve complex challenges, influence critical decisions, and make a real impact where it matters most - at the heart of our clients' business.

Typical projects include, but are not limited to:

• Cyber risk assessments and control framework design (e.g., NIST, ISO, DORA)
• Third-party and supply chain risk management
• IAM strategy and architecture design
• Automation and orchestration (SOAR) to improve response efficiency
• Incident response planning, playbooks, and simulations (tabletop)
• Cloud security assessments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• AI security and governance frameworks
• Data classification and protection strategies

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Cybersecurity team within the Financial Services Organization (FSO). This role offers a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working on diverse and high-impact projects within the cybersecurity domain.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a broad range of cybersecurity engagements, including assessments, reviews, and strategic projects.
• Gain exposure to multiple cybersecurity domains, allowing you to develop a well-rounded skillset.
• Work on topics ranging from security operations and technical controls to regulatory and compliance-driven initiatives within the financial sector.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver pragmatic and high-quality solutions.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, IT, or a related field
• You have at least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity or an IT-related role
• You have a strong interest in cybersecurity and a clear motivation to further develop your expertise in this field.
• You are eager to learn, open to feedback, and willing to step out of your comfort zone to grow professionally.
• You have a good foundational knowledge of IT; prior cybersecurity knowledge is a plus, but a strong motivation to learn is equally valued.
• You possess strong communication skills in English and Dutch or French.
• Detail oriented, problem solving skilled, client focused, with a pragmatic approach
• You enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated to engage with multidisciplinary teams, both within cybersecurity and across related domains (e.g., AI, Risk, Technology Consulting).

What We Offer You

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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