Associate Director Cyber M&A

Aon; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established risk consulting firm in London is seeking a Cyber M&A Associate Director to provide cyber risk advisory services. This role offers hybrid working and involves collaborating with M&A teams on projects that impact prestigious clients. Candidates should have strong experience in consulting and cybersecurity frameworks. The firm promotes an inclusive workplace and supports employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Two Global Wellbeing Days

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Experience and/or understanding of M&A and Private Equity.
• Ability to relay technical findings to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Experience with OT, IT, SDLC, or Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Delivering cyber risk advisory services including Cyber Due Diligence.
• Collaborating with M&A teams on cyber security services.
• Support client engagements across UK and EMEA.

Skills

Experience in consulting in fast-paced environments

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards

Broad Cyber knowledge across multiple domains

Commercial awareness and adaptability

Outstanding project management and presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Cyber M&A Associate Director

Are you keen to work Aon's Global Risk Consulting practice in our specialist Cyber Risk team based in London?

Are you keen to deliver a variety of projects that include Cyber Due Diligence, Risk Assessment, Portfolio Management and Capability Optimisation?

If so then we'd love to hear from you in connection with this exciting new role that will give you exposure to some of Aon's most prestigious M&A clients!

This role is based in London but comes with hybrid working.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Within your role, you will be responsible for delivering cyber risk advisory services that include:

• Supporting the M&A Cyber Risk consulting business in providing cyber security services to the global M&A market
• Collaborating with M&A Cybersecurity Risk advisory and Aon Mergers & Acquisition & Transaction Solutions (AMATS) management in driving projects
• Support in achieving project budgets and client deliverables
• Continue to improve the solutions and professional practices of the team
• Support client engagements across UK and EMEA
• Supporting development initiatives across the region
• Understanding and anticipating client needs based on a strong understanding of cyber risks across numerous industries (e.g. finance and insurance, IT and technology, infrastructure, healthcare and life sciences, etc.)
• Understand and apply quality assurance standards to all project work

How this opportunity is different

Joining the Cyber Risk Consulting team offers an outstanding opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most dynamic and critical areas in M&A advisory. Working in close partnership with Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions (AMATS), you’ll play a pivotal role in helping prestigious clients navigate the sophisticated landscape of cyber risk—translating technical maturity into financial impact and shaping strategies that safeguard investments.

This role places you in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your insights directly influence deal outcomes and long-term portfolio resilience. With exposure to leading Private Equity and Corporate M&A clients, and the chance to collaborate with seasoned transaction experts, you’ll be empowered to drive cybersecurity optimisation and deliver tangible value across both deal and holding periods. It’s a career-defining opportunity for those passionate about making a real impact in the evolving world of cyber risk.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience in consulting in fast-paced environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls
• Broad Cyber knowledge across multiple domains with a specialism in one or more areas
• Cyber experience within multiple industry verticals
• Experience and/or understanding of M&A and Private Equity
• Commercial awareness and adaptability combined with outstanding project management and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to relay technical findings to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience with OT, IT, SDLC, or Cloud
• Experience in project management, resource planning, and team development

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

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