Cyber Security Associate Director

RSM; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Cyber Security Associate Director to drive cyber security strategy and deliver high-quality services. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in cyber security assurance and a strong network. You will lead teams, develop client relationships, and be responsible for managing engagements effectively. The role offers a flexible benefits package, including hybrid working and a comprehensive development program.

Benefits

27 Days Holiday

Access to financial wellbeing benefits

Suite of 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering cyber security assurance and advisory services.
• Strong external profile and extensive network of contacts across industry.
• Experience of creating and developing client relationships to win work and increase revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach high-performing teams and manage resources.
• Provide high-value delivery to clients with specialist cyber services.
• Drive market activities and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Cyber security assurance

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Technical knowledge in AI and Blockchain

Job description

Cyber Security Associate Director

We are searching for an experienced Cyber Security Associate Director.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data‑driven insights, value‑added assurance, and high‑quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future‑fit businesses.

It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital‑first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

As an Associate Director within Technology and Cyber Risk Assurance, you'll be responsible for advising our clients on cyber security strategy, programmes, resilience, controls and compliance, and emerging technology (e.g. artificial intelligence, and Blockchain etc.).

You'll benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and be supported by the TRA career pathway that was launched in 2021. This provides you with an opportunity to continue to develop market‑leading skills across our different capabilities and advance your professional development by undertaking accredited certifications via our training hub.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coaching high‑performing teams, resource management, recruitment, and development for team members. You'll make quality time and take an interest in the team.
• Providing high‑value and quality delivery to clients by leading teams that provide specialist cyber services and advice.
• Driving external market activities and identifying new business opportunities.
• Developing client relationships by creating proposals that demonstrate our capability to meet new and existing client needs.
• Being responsible for client relationships in conjunction with the Partners to ensure our work adds value and is delivered timely and profitably.
• Responsible for the ongoing management of cyber services, including capability development and quality assurance of work and reporting.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Significant experience delivering cyber security assurance and advisory services.
• Have a strong external profile and extensive network of contacts across industry.
• Proven experience of winning new business and leveraging existing client relationships.
• Experience of creating and developing client relationships to win work and increase revenue.
• Experience of creating new business proposals and responding to RFP's etc.
• Experience in managing engagements end‑to‑end in a professional service context.
• Experience of delivering security leadership services such as vCISO.
• Business and commercial minded in your approach.
• Passionate to continue your career in technology, cyber, risk management, and provide defensive and offensive cyber services to our clients.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working
• 27 Days Holiday
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Location: London

Job Type: Permanent

Reference: 10/09/2025