Head of Cyber Analytics, Insurance

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cyber underwriting is seeking a Head of Cyber Analytics to drive innovative risk analytics strategies. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the analytics direction, collaborate globally, and leverage data for a competitive edge in the insurance market. Candidates should possess extensive experience in cyber analytics, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Collaborative and inclusive environment.

Opportunities for impact in the global business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cyber analytics functions.
• Deep understanding of performance metrics in insurance.
• Advanced SQL and Excel skills; familiarity with coding languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cyber analytics strategy for market leadership.
• Develop data-rich platforms for insights across modeling and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine strategy and optimize risk selection.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

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28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Cyber Analytics

Location: Flexible

Head of Cyber Analytics is required by a global, high-growth, fast-paced, and collaborative global underwriting business to drive the development of cutting-edge cyber risk analytics and modelling capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in building a best-in-class cyber underwriting proposition, partnering with senior stakeholders globally.

This newly created position offers the chance to shape the global cyber analytics strategy. Working as part of a high-performing global team, you’ll use your expertise to develop actionable insights from a wide variety of data sources—ranging from modelling and pricing to incident response and real-time threat monitoring. You'll collaborate closely with underwriting, actuarial, and claims teams to refine strategy, optimise risk selection, and deliver a competitive edge in the cyber insurance market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the global cyber analytics strategy and enhance the business's position as a cyber market leader.
• Develop a data-rich platform to unlock insights across modelling, loss performance, and threat intelligence.
• Shape underwriting and distribution strategies based on advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with senior global leaders and regional teams to develop regional analytics capabilities.
• Evaluate cyber vendor models and build proprietary risk views.
• Guide strategic engagements with carrier and broker partners.
• Oversee cyber exposure management and support dynamic pricing strategies.
• Provide leadership on systemic risk and represent the business at industry events.
• Drive the adoption of next-gen analytics tools and platforms.
• Design impactful dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience leading cyber analytics functions, ideally with expertise in cyber catastrophe vendor models (e.g. CyberCube, RMS).
• Deep understanding of performance metrics within a global insurance environment.
• Experience developing proprietary cyber risk models and delivering strategic insights to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in SQL and Excel (including VBA); familiarity with Power BI and coding languages is advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in analytics capabilities.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A genuinely collaborative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Opportunities to shape and influence the direction of a global cyber underwriting business.
• A culture where every voice is heard, and every individual can make a meaningful impact—both in the industry and in the community.