Cyber Risk & Exceptions Management (Assistant Manager)

Deloitte LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Cyber Risk Analyst to manage and evaluate cyber risks. The role includes governance over cyber risk frameworks, collaboration with various teams, and development of risk assessment programs. Ideal candidates will have a technology degree and strong analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and supports professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in cybersecurity risk management, governance, and exceptions management.
• Experience in identifying and evaluating cyber risk.
• Practical knowledge of information security standards.

Responsibilities

• Govern cyber risks in the Deloitte Technology Cyber Risk Register.
• Review and challenge cyber security risk assessments.
• Collaborate to reduce exposure to cyber risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Business Line

Enabling Functions

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

10-Oct-2025

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The Cyber Risk & Exceptions Management, Analyst will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

• Actively govern cyber risks in the Deloitte Technology Cyber Risk Register and partner effectively with Deloitte teams to facilitate cyber security risk reviews and analysis.
• Maintain the Deloitte Cyber Risk Framework, ensuring alignment with the Deloitte Enterprise Risk Framework.
• Collaborate with teams across Cyber to identify, assess, mitigate and manage cyber risks within their respective lines of business within the Deloitte Technology Cyber Risk Register.
• Empower Deloitte Technology teams to establish cyber risk ownership and agree on acceptable risk levels aligned with their risk appetite.
• Review, test, and constructively challenge Deloitte Technology cyber teams on their cyber security risk assessments, including risk mitigation and management responses to ensure risks have been effectively remediated.
• Service, prioritize, analyze, and process Global Cyber standard exception requests by reviewing policy requirements, security standards, system and Deloitte firm architecture, designs, and materials.
• Coordinate efforts to ensure all necessary information has been provided for the proper review of exceptions.
• Offer leadership and guidance to teams during the cyber security exceptions process.
• Make informed risk decisions based on Global exceptions being requested and the potential risk this poses to Deloitte firms.
• Create analysis presentations of exceptions and reports, highlighting and outlining potential risks to Deloitte firms to Cyber security, Risk, and Technology leadership teams.
• Perform and provide quality and timely performance of exception evaluations, recommendations, and reports.
• Participate in the development of security policies and standards exception management processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of established security policies and standards exception management processes.

Relationship Management:

• Collaborate with teams across Deloitte Technology and Deloitte firms to reduce exposure to cyber risk across the enterprise.
• Evolve and manage relationships with cybersecurity, technology, legal, and risk leaders across Deloitte Technology and Deloitte firms.
• Develop and maintain relationships with primary exceptions management leaders across Deloitte firms.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to solution architects, developers, technical risk analysts and others on information security principles, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Work effectively with individuals at various levels of seniority within the cyber organization, fostering a collaborative and team-based approach to Cybersecurity data lake development and utilization.

bConnect to your skills and professional experience

• Bachelor’s degree: degree in a technology-related field, or equivalent education related experience.
• Relevant experience in cybersecurity risk management, governance, and exceptions management within organizations of a similar scale to Deloitte.
• Experience in the identification and evaluation of cyber risk, as well as using GRC tools and guidance developed for risk mitigation.
• Experience in security policies and standards exception management.
• Practical knowledge of information security standards and risk assessment frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-32.
• Strong knowledge of cyber controls, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate risks associated with complicated security-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate strategic information security topics, policies, and standards as well as risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences at various hierarchical levels.

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Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life.That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

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