Cyber Risk Associate - Cyber Insurance

Talencity Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity startup is seeking a Cyber Risk Associate to conduct assessments of IT service providers and manage cyber risk data. This remote position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and a keen interest in cybersecurity and data analytics.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Benefits and bonus incentives

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on mentorship and training

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• Early-career cyber risk professional eager to learn and grow.
• Experience with cyber risk data analysis preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews of IT service providers.
• Manage intake and flow of cyber risk data.
• Support product development and user testing.
• Engage with industry trends and MSP landscape.

Skills

Cyber risk assessment

Data analysis

Communication

Industry awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing the path to cybersecurity and cyber insurance through simplicity and verifiable cyber risk data. Their platform brings together market leading insurers, brokers, and cybersecurity providers to deliver comprehensive cyber risk management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Our client is offering a unique opportunity to join a small team of pioneers in a fast-paced environment at the forefront of technology and insurance innovation.

Role Overview

The Cyber Risk Associate will be responsible for undertaking cyber risk assessments (“Certification”) of IT service providers and cyber security vendors, managing client relationships, analyzing and processing cyber risk data and supporting the development of our internal systems.

Reporting to the Vice President of Cyber Risk, this role is ideal for an early-career cyber risk professional eager to learn, grow, and directly impact company goals.

You’ll work closely with our cyber risk leadership team and our CEO to support the development and growth of our client’s core products.

Key Responsibilities

• Certification: Undertaking security reviews of IT service providers in order to ensure they meet the standards set by client across both their internal security and service delivery to end clients.
• Data analysis: Manage the intake of cyber risk data from clients and ensure its accurate and timely flow through to insurers and other stakeholders.
• Product development: Undertake user testing and support management of the backlog and roadmap for Spectra’s proprietary certification platform (Prism).
• Continuous Learning: Stay current on products, industry trends, and the MSP landscape to speak confidently with prospects.

Travel Requirements

This role may require occasional travel (less than 25%) for industry events, conferences, or company meetings.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, benefits and bonus incentives.
• Opportunity for career growth within the Cyber risk, Data Analytics and Insurance facing arms of the business
• Hands-on mentorship and training (including professional certifications where appropriate) in cyber risk best practices.
• Exposure to the IT channel and MSP ecosystem, as well as world renowned Cyber security and Insurance specialist.
• Collaborative, flexible, and remote-first work culture.

Success Metrics

• Robust onboarding and risk assessment of MSP clients
• Timely input and maintenance of Cyber Risk data
• Reporting of cyber risk data to insurance partners
• Input to internal system development and achievement of the product roadmap

This is a remote position.