Associate Director, Cyber M&A Infrastructure | London, UK

Aon Corporation; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the M&A Infrastructure sector is seeking an Associate Director with deep cyber technical knowledge to drive growth in their cyber practice. This role involves client delivery, collaboration with consultants, and advising on cyber security strategies for infrastructure assets. The ideal candidate will have expertise in security design and a strong understanding of compliance regulations.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits

Support for wellbeing and work/life balance

Qualifications

• Deep cyber technical knowledge and ability to articulate Cyber Security risks.
• Experience in developing and delivering client pitches and proposals.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic M&A environment.

Responsibilities

• Client delivery across Cyber Due Diligence and post-deal reviews.
• Leading client meetings with senior stakeholders on cyber approaches.
• Supporting the Cyber M&A sales cycle including client pitches.

Skills

Knowledge of cyber within Infrastructure assets

Understanding of policies and procedures

Technical expertise in security design

Project management skills

Knowledge of data protection regulations

Job description

Associate Director, Cyber M&A Infrastructure

Associate Director, Cyber M&A Infrastructure

Can you bring deep cyber technical knowledge with the ability to understand and articulate Cyber Security risks and trends, including common threat vectors impacting the infrastructure sector?

Are you keen to join Aon's thriving M&A Infrastructure cyber practice to drive growth through report writing, proposition building, client delivery, and more?

If so, we would love to hear from you regarding this exciting opportunity based at our flagship London office within Aon's multifaceted M&A Transactions Solutions (AMATS) practice.

About Aon

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich lives worldwide. We are a diverse, inclusive team passionate about helping colleagues and clients succeed.

What the role involves

• Client delivery across Cyber Due Diligence, Cyber post-deal reviews, improvement activities, and other transaction scenarios.
• Collaborating with high-performing Cyber Solutions consultants in London and across EMEA.
• Supporting the Cyber M&A sales cycle, including client pitches, proposals, and onboarding.
• Leading client meetings with senior stakeholders to advise on cyber approaches for due diligence, integration, carve-out, and incident response.
• Contributing to scaling our delivery model through templates and internal collaboration.
• Presenting to infrastructure fund and corporate clients on Cyber Security in M&A contexts.

What makes this opportunity unique

Our Transaction Advisory team is dedicated to providing leading transaction-related advice, including Cyber Security, Climate impact analysis, Risk & Insurance, and Human Capital. We guide clients through the transaction cycle from pre-deal due diligence to post-close consulting.

Cyber has been a key growth area for our Infrastructure team. As we expand, we seek an Associate Director to support our next phase of growth.

Skills and experience for success

• Knowledge of cyber within Infrastructure assets, such as energy, water, transportation, telecommunications, and social infrastructure.
• Understanding of policies, procedures, governance, and technical solutions for infrastructure compliance.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic M&A environment with Infrastructure funds and deal teams.
• Technical expertise in areas like security design, infrastructure, network, applications, data, cloud architecture, and secure SDLC, possibly including ethical hacking.
• Experience in developing and delivering client pitches and proposals.
• Project management and collaborator management skills.
• Knowledge of data protection and compliance regulations.

Our support for colleagues

We offer comprehensive benefits, promote diversity, and foster an inclusive environment that supports wellbeing and work/life balance, including flexible working options and 'Smart Working'.

Our culture encourages continuous learning and growth, making you more connected, relevant, and valued at Aon.

We are committed to an equitable workplace and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more info, contact [e-mail].

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