Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant to manage cyber risks and ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR. This hybrid role entails leading assurance assessments, overseeing risk frameworks, and advising senior leadership within a dynamic financial environment. Ideal candidates should hold relevant cybersecurity certifications and possess strong technical expertise.

Benefits

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in cybersecurity, ideally in financial services.
• Understanding of key regulatory frameworks like GDPR or CCPA.
• Exposure to risk management principles within a governance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent, risk-based assurance of cyber and data security.
• Provide insight across domains like IAM, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Oversee frameworks for assessing and reporting cyber risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Technical Awareness

Education

Relevant Industry Certifications

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28.06.2025

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant

Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid 50%

Salary: Around £57,000 with an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Our Client is seeking a Cyber & Data Security Risk Consultant to help shape and oversee the Group’s approach to cyber and data security risks. Sitting in the second line of defence, you’ll act as an expert advisor and independent challenger to senior leaders.

What you’ll do:

• Lead independent, risk-based assurance and oversight of cyber and data security risk.
• Provide insight and challenge across key domains like IAM, endpoint security, incident response and more.
• Oversee frameworks for identifying, assessing, and reporting cyber and information risks.

What you’ll bring:

• A solid grounding in cybersecurity (ideally in financial services), with exposure to key regulatory frameworks like GDPR or CCPA.
• Understanding of risk management principles, ideally within a 2nd line or governance function.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CompTIA Security+ or similar.
• Strong technical awareness across areas like application security, incident response, and data privacy.