Cyber Ventures and M&A Manager

La Fosse; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading benefits

Onsite/hybrid work option

Job summary

A leading global telecommunications company is seeking a Cyber Ventures & M&A Manager to oversee cyber security due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. The role involves managing the security aspects of strategic assessments, driving improvement in cyber risk management, and ensuring compliance during integrations. Candidates should have extensive experience in cyber security frameworks and a strong track record in M&A activities. This position offers the opportunity to influence high-level decisions and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&A or venture assessment.
• Deep understanding of GDPR, NIST, and PCI DSS frameworks.
• Experience managing Proof of Concept test activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Oversee review of cyber security posture of ventures.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Ventures Portfolio, M&A, and Tech Strategy teams to identify integration opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Lead onboarding of new ventures and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Skills

Experience in cyber security due diligence

Understanding of cyber security frameworks

Strong communication skills

GDPR knowledge

NIST knowledge

PCI DSS knowledge

PoC testing

Stakeholder communication

Report writing

Job description

Location & Financials: Reading or London (4 days onsite), with a strong salary and market leading benefits package

About the Opportunity

We’re working with a Global Telco business going through a huge cyber security transformation! I’m looking for a Cyber Ventures & M&A Manager to lead and oversee cyber security due diligence for M&A activities and venture investments, ensuring that security is embedded in all strategic assessments and integration processes. This role will drive continuous improvement in cyber risk management for investments and acquisitions, and support post-merger integration to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage cyber security due diligence for M&A transactions and venture investments
• Oversee review and validation of cyber security posture of potential ventures
• Supervise and coordinate Proof of Concept (PoC) test activities for new technologies
• Collaborate with Ventures Portfolio, M&A, and Tech Strategy teams to identify integration opportunities
• Prepare and present clear reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Lead onboarding of new ventures and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with security requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in cyber security due diligence, M&A, or venture assessment
• Deep understanding of cyber security frameworks and regulatory requirements (GDPR, NIST, PCI DSS)
• Experience managing PoC test activities or technology evaluations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why This Role?

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping cyber security strategy for high-profile investments and acquisitions, influencing decisions at the highest level and driving innovation across a global organisation.

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