Manager - Technology Consulting - Cyber Security (80-100%)

EY; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Technology Consulting focusing on Cyber Security (80-100%). You will lead cybersecurity engagements, assess information security and risks for financial services clients, and contribute to go-to-market activities.

Fluency in German and English is required, with a strong consulting mindset and leadership skills. The role involves collaboration across cross-functional EY teams, involvement in conferences, and guiding clients on threat landscapes and security maturity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Information Technology, or MAS in Information Security, or equivalent education

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity consulting, information security, and risk assessment for banks and insurance companies
• Work on cloud security, blockchain, DevOps, penetration testing, and security architecture
• IT risk assurance in internal controls and risk/compliance management
• Manage and execute complex Cybersecurity engagements
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy and proposals for FS/insurance clients
• Collaborate with EY teams to raise awareness and seize cross-functional sales opportunities
• Speak and participate in security conferences and professional meetings
• Support customers in assessing and improving Cybersecurity effectiveness and maturity

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Sales support

German & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IT or Cybersecurity

Job description

Manager - Technology Consulting - Cyber Security (80-100%)

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 11 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1562928

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The opportunity

Join FSO - Technology Consulting, where purposeful growth and cross-functional teamwork are the cornerstones of our success. We partner with clients to navigate complex technological landscapes, providing strategic insights and practical solutions that drive business and technology transformations. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values the best experience for all, with a commitment to career development that ensures that our team members have the opportunities to thrive and excel. Our diverse competencies, including AI & Data, Cyber Security, Technology Strategy and Transformation, and Finance Platforms, collaborate to deliver cutting-edge solutions and drive technological advancements that empower our clients to achieve their goals.

Your key responsibilities

• Your focus will be on Cybersecurity consulting, information security, and risk assessment of processes, applications, systems, and IT infrastructures in banks and insurance companies
• You will work on projects in hot topics in Cybersecurity such as cloud security, blockchain, DevOps, penetration testing, and security architecture
• In addition, you will also take on tasks in the areas of IT risk assurance in terms of internal controls and risk and compliance management
• Manage and execute complex Cybersecurity engagements
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy and execution including identification of sales opportunities, and preparation of proposals for our financial services and insurance clients
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional EY teams to create strong ties, to raise awareness of the Cybersecurity team's capabilities, and to seize cross-functional sales opportunities
• Speak and participate in security conferences and professional meetings
• As a member of an interdisciplinary team of specialists, you will support our customers in consulting projects in assessing and improving the effectiveness and quality in the field of Cybersecurity
• Help our clients understand the Cyber threat landscape and assess the maturity of their Cybersecurity strategy

Skills and attributes for success

• Degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business Information Technology, in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science) related to Cybersecurity topics, MAS in Information Security, or equivalent education
• Relevant professional experience (at least 5 years) in Cybersecurity, information security and technical IT security assessments
• Sound organizational and technical knowledge in the area of Cybersecurity including experience with relevant security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001:2013, NIST Cybersecurity Framework etc.)
• A must: Passion for consulting and Cybersecurity topics and an in-depth experience in one or more Cybersecurity areas such as (but not limited to) security architecture, data protection, network security, or identity and access management
• Experience in leadership, team mentoring, client, and project management
• Ideally, relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, etc.)
• A plus: Previous knowledge of the financial services sector
• Qualities guaranteed to boost your career at EY: ability to work in a team, determination, commitment, a strong presence, an independent working style, and a quick grasp of new topics
• Fluent in German and English

What we offer you

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