Cyber Risk Analyst

Willis Towers Watson; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a candidate to join their cyber consultancy team in Leeds. This role involves conducting cyber risk assessments, collaborating with clients to enhance their risk management strategies, and producing insightful reports. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience in cyber or information security and hold relevant certifications, such as CompTIA Security+. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional WTW day

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle-to-work programme

Critical illness protection

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of industry experience in cyber or information security.
• Knowledge of information and cyber security concepts and frameworks.
• Ability to manage time and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber risk assessments and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with insurance broking teams to articulate client risk profiles.
• Create client-facing cyber risk assessment reports under supervision.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Education

Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Job description

Job Description

Summary

You will be joining a market leading team which provides cyber consultancy services bringing together capabilities across Global FINEX cyber and the wider WTW group of companies. The team is collaborative, innovative, and welcoming and advocates for growth personally and professionally across the firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a minimum of two years of industry (cyber or information security-related) experience looking for a demanding full-time, client-facing risk consulting and advisory role. The successful candidate will be provided an opportunity to innovate and enhance our suite of consulting services, and there may be opportunities for rapid promotion for an individual who shows clear skills and capabilities in the role. The successful candidate will also be required to make occasional trips to client offices (UK-based) and so must be happy to travel when requested.

The Role

Global FINEX is part of WTW and is a division of the Risk & Insurance Broking segment that acts as a knowledge base for WTW worldwide, with our teams of experts in Financial, Executive and Professional Risks providing specialist advice and services to our clients and associates.

We have 700+ colleagues based in Great Britain/ Europe, International (Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Australasia) and North America, who act on behalf of organisations from global conglomerates and government institutions to regional practices and medium size enterprise. We are specialists who utilise deep industry experience to provide tailored risk management solutions.

Typical client project work

• Cyber risk assessment and analysis:
  • Our clients are looking to better understand how cyber risk permeates their business. The candidate will leverage qualitative cyber risk assessment methods and frameworks to provide our clients with actionable insights relating to their cyber gaps or exposures. The candidate will also be exposed to proprietary quantitative models (e.g., Cyber Quantified) and will work with WTW's specialist teams to quantify their cyber risks and exposures to clients.
  • With changing supply and demand in the cyber insurance market, there is an opportunity to provide impartial, timely and evidence-based advice and guidance to existing and prospective client organisations. The successful candidate will work closely with our Cyber insurance broking team(s) to better articulate a client's cyber security and insurance risk profile and subsequently support the insurance / risk transfer options available.
• Cyber data analysis:
  • At WTW we have invested heavily in collecting and structuring data which can be used for the benefit of our clients. The candidate will use WTW and external data to provide our clients and cyber insurance broking team with information that they can use to guide risk management improvements and security strategy development, insurance purchasing decisions and new product development/ innovation.

Competencies

This is a great opportunity for an individual with good statistical, analytical and communication skills. The candidate will continue to develop their knowledge of the cyber operating space, using this knowledge and experience to generate insightful deliverables for our clients. The individual will be responsible for creating client-facing cyber risk assessment reports and presentations (under supervision during probation period) and will be required to manage their own caseload at the end of the probation period.

Core competencies to be developed

• Sales and Client management
• Financial Management and Billing
• Consulting and Project Management

Experience to be developed

• Knowledge of cyber risks and the emerging cyber threat landscape / key trends etc.
• Knowledge of new technologies and security tooling and best practices.

Qualifications

The Requirements:

• Industry experience in a cyber / information security and / or cyber insurance role.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of information and cyber security concepts, controls, technologies and frameworks / standards.
• Industry-recognised certifications / qualifications commensurate with experience. For this role, the successful candidate will possess at least one of the following: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CRISC, CISA, CCSP, CISM, CISSP. All qualifications will be considered based on their direct applicability to the role. Opportunities for continued Professional Development will be available for the successful candidate.
• Research and information gathering for thought leadership
• Project management and support to senior consultants with ongoing projects
• Written communication skills for report analysis and commentary
• Verbal communication skills required to explain process steps and requirements to internal and external audiences and other departments within WTW
• Ability to manage own time, work on own initiative and to meet often tight deadlines
• The desire to learn, to be pragmatic and flexible

Interview Process

• Stage 1: CV Review and general discussion (60 minutes) - conducted via MS Teams
• Stage 2: Verbal presentation, scenario-based technical assessment, and general discussion (90 minutes) - In-Person
• Stage 3: Final general discussion (30 minutes) - In-Person

Please note that this is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in the office, and can be based in either the London or Ipswich office.

Benefits - GB

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

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