Cyber Security Associate Director

RSM; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Technology and Cyber Risk Assurance to lead high-performing teams and deliver specialist cyber services. This role offers the opportunity to develop client relationships, drive business growth, and manage cyber services effectively. With a focus on innovation and professional development, the firm provides a flexible working environment, comprehensive training, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about cyber security and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

27 Days Holiday

Financial Wellbeing Benefits

Access to 300+ Courses

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security assurance and advisory services.
• Proven experience in managing engagements end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach high performing teams in cyber security.
• Develop client relationships and drive new business opportunities.

Skills

Cyber Security Assurance

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Cyber Security Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

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.

You’ll make an impact by:

• 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.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.