Cyber Risk Analyst

Lockton; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton is seeking a Cyber Risk Analyst to support its cyber reinsurance team in assessing and managing cyber risk exposures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, familiarity with cyber risk modeling, and a degree in a numerical field. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with brokers, actuaries, and analytics specialists to enhance risk transfer solutions in the evolving reinsurance market.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience in cyber risk modeling

Work at the intersection of cybersecurity and risk analytics

Be part of an innovative team

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber risk modelling or similar field.
• Familiarity with cyber incident trends and financial losses.
• Knowledge of reinsurance structures and portfolio risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating cyber risks associated with portfolios.
• Conduct quantitative assessments of cyber threats.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in numerical field (e.g., computer science, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Economics)

Tools

Cyber risk models (e.g., RMS, CyberCube, Cyence)

Job description

Job details

General information

Reference
003519

Vacancy location
Location

United Kingdom, London, London
Work Place

Hybrid
Region

UK
Vacancy details
Job Profile

Lockton - Experienced Professional
Title

Cyber Risk Analyst
Description

Lockton Re helps businesses understand, mitigate, and capitalize on risk. We're pushing the reinsurance industry forward with smarter solutions that leverage new technologies - delivered by people empowered to do what's right for clients. Our success has seen the business grow to a headcount of more than 450 associates globally across 19 locations.

We're the reinsurance business of Lockton Companies, the world's largest privately-held insurance broker. Fierce independence frees us to deliver an exceptional client service experience, unencumbered by pressure from financial markets, geographical divides or silos, or conflicts of interest between organisational goals and our clients' needs.

We are now seeking individuals who will thrive in this type of atmosphere and, in line with the growth and technical demand for this cyber-specific analytical skill set for our Cyber broking team, we are now looking to recruit this Cyber Risk Analyst role.

About the role

A Cyber Risk Analyst will support our cyber reinsurance broking team in assessing, quantifying, and managing cyber risk exposures, using data driven techniques and models. This role is ideal for someone with an analytical mindset, a keen interest in cyber threats, and an understanding of risk modelling. You will work closely with brokers, actuaries, and analytics specialists to support risk transfer solutions in the reinsurance market.

Key Responsibilities

Cyber Risk Assessment & Analytics

• Assist in the evaluation of cyber risks associated with insurance and reinsurance portfolios.
• Support cyber catastrophe modelling and scenario analysis for risk aggregation.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments of cyber threats, and their potential financial impacts.

Threat Intelligence & Market Research

• Monitor emerging cyber threats, incidents, and regulatory developments affecting the (re)insurance market.
• Support the development of industry insights and trend analysis to help cedant decision making
• Run analysis on cyber risk accumulation and systemic risk factors.

Portfolio & Exposure Management

• Assist in analyzing cyber exposure data from cedents and clients.
• Support the development of risk appetite frameworks and accumulation controls.
• Work with actuarial and broking teams to assess cyber risk pricing and reinsurance structures.

Candidate Profile

Some of the skills and experience required to apply to this role include:

• Experience: previously worked in cyber risk modelling, whether actuarial, catastrophe modelling, exposure management or a similar field.
• Familiarity with cyber risk models (e.g., RMS, CyberCube, Cyence, etc)
• Knowledge of cyber incident trends and their impact on financial losses.
• Exposure to reinsurance structures and portfolio risk management.
• Education: Degree in numerical field such as computer science, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk modeling, and financial risk management.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data and assess systemic cyber risk exposures.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to manage large datasets and document risk assessments accurately.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with broker, actuaries, and modelling teams

Why join us?

• Work at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk analytics, and reinsurance.
• Gain hands-on experience in cyber risk modeling and portfolio management.
• Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of cyber risk transfer.

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Scheduled

Full Time Permanent