Security Analyst – Emerging Technology - Financial Services

Accenture UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Volunteering leave (3 days)

Industry-leading learning and certs

Career development programmes

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Financial Services Cybersecurity Practice as a Cybersecurity Emerging Technology Analyst. You’ll work with banks, insurers, and financial institutions to identify risks, bolster resilience, and navigate evolving cyber threats using AI, CTEM, and cloud technologies.

You’ll collaborate with cyber security consultants, architects, data scientists, and risk specialists on complex programmes, contributing to risk assessments, governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in cyber security, technology risk, IT audit, technology consulting or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber security, technology risk, and resilience assessments for financial services clients.
• Identify cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks across technology environments.
• Contribute to cyber risk assessments, control reviews, and security maturity assessments.
• Support CTEM activities including exposure identification, prioritisation, and remediation tracking.
• Research emerging technologies and their security implications (AI, quantum, cloud, automation).
• Assist in analysis of cyber threat intelligence and industry trends.
• Support operational and cyber resilience initiatives, including tabletop exercises.
• Develop presentations, reports, and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Contribute to security governance, compliance, and regulatory assessments within financial services.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Location Flexible: UK (With Client Travel)

Career Level: Senior Analyst

Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team

We are seeking Financial Service Cybersecurity Emerging Technology Analyst to join our rapidly growing UK & Ireland Financial Services Cybersecurity Practice.

Are you passionate about cyber security, emerging technologies, and helping organisations stay secure in an increasingly digital world?

As a Financial Services Cybersecurity Analyst, you will work alongside experienced cyber security professionals to help leading banks, insurers, and financial institutions identify risks, strengthen resilience, and navigate emerging cyber threats. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge topics including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), quantum computing, cyber resilience, and next-generation security technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are curious, analytical, and eager to build a career at the intersection of cyber security, technology innovation, and financial services.

You will become a pivotal member of a high-performing team that working on the most complex security challenges in the financial sector – banking, payments, capital markets, and insurance – to help safeguard the economy of which we all depend.

You’ll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

You will:

• Support cyber security, technology risk, and resilience assessments for financial services clients.
• Assist in identifying cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks across technology environments.
• Contribute to cyber risk assessments, control reviews, and security maturity assessments.
• Support Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) activities, including exposure identification, prioritisation, and remediation tracking.
• Research emerging technologies and their security implications, including Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, cloud technologies, and automation.
• Assist in the analysis of cyber threat intelligence and industry trends to identify relevant risks and opportunities.
• Support operational resilience and cyber resilience initiatives, including scenario testing, tabletop exercises, and resilience assessments.
• Help develop presentations, reports, and recommendations for technical and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to security governance, compliance, and regulatory assessments within financial services environments.
• Support third-party and supply chain security reviews.
• Collaborate with cyber security consultants, architects, data scientists, risk specialists, and client teams on complex transformation programmes.
• Develop expertise in industry frameworks, regulatory requirements, and cyber security best practices.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in cyber security, technology risk, IT audit, technology consulting, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in cyber security and emerging technologies.
• Understanding of core cyber security principles, including risk management, defence-in-depth, identity and access management, and secure-by-design concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess information, identify patterns, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and security concepts.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, analysis, or problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and AI security concepts.
• Interest in quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography.
• Familiarity with Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) concepts and vulnerability management.
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, or CIS Controls.
• Awareness of cyber resilience, operational resilience, business continuity, or disaster recovery principles.
• Experience working within financial services or another highly regulated industry.

Industry certifications such as:

• Security+
• SC-900
• AZ-900
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Cisco CyberOps Associate

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture, you’ll work alongside some of the industry's leading cyber security professionals, helping clients solve complex business and technology challenges.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
• Private medical insurance
• An additional three days of paid volunteering leave each year
• Access to industry-leading learning, certifications, and career development programmes
• Opportunities to work with leading financial institutions and global organisations
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative working environment

Flexibility and mobility are important for this role, as there may be opportunities to spend time onsite with clients and partners while delivering the high-quality services for which Accenture is known.