Cybersecurity Business Partner

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Cybersecurity Business Partner to align business objectives with cybersecurity initiatives. This senior role requires significant experience in cybersecurity, particularly within the financial sector, and entails engaging with stakeholders to support business agility while managing risks. The position promises a dynamic work environment with inclusive workplace values and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity within regulated financial services.
• Experience building and executing cybersecurity roadmaps.
• Understanding of cybersecurity regulatory requirements in the financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Align business objectives with cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure enterprise security while enabling business agility.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and simplify complex cybersecurity topics.

Skills

Experience in cybersecurity

Stakeholder engagement

Technical knowledge of cybersecurity tools

Communication skills

Job description

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Cybersecurity Business Partner

Date: 19 Aug 2025

Company: Royal London Group

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: C2

Hiring Manager: Hilary Loftus

Recruitment Business Partner: Georgina Dunne

Working style: Hybrid 50%

The Cybersecurity Business Partner for RLAM/ RLDAC is a senior role focused on aligning the RLDAC / RLAM's business objectives with cybersecurity initiatives. Reporting into the Group CSO office, this position will play a crucial role in securing enterprise environments within the complex financial services landscape while enabling business agility.

About the role

• Significant experience in cybersecurity within the financial services sector, ideally with a background in asset management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity regulatory requirements in the Irish financial sector, particularly the Central Bank of Ireland’s IT and Cybersecurity Guidelines, including the Cross-Industry guidance on Operational Resilience, and familiarity with frameworks such as DORA.
• Deep understanding of enterprise security, including risk management, threat landscapes, and regulatory compliance in financial services.
• Proven experience in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executives, with clarity and confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to balance security with business agility, offering pragmatic, tailored solutions that support business growth and resilience.
• Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with cybersecurity tools, frameworks, and best practices relevant to financial services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex cybersecurity topics for non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with common cyber security frameworks (e.g NIST, ISO 27001), threats and controls.

About you

• Demonstrable experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in within regulated financial services.
• Extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technology, risk, and compliance.
• Experience building and executing cybersecurity roadmaps that align with enterprise and asset management business plans.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits

Inclusion, diversity and belonging

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.