Security Governance - Risk Oversight Lead Consultant

Allstate; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and risk management company is seeking a Cyber Resiliency Governance Lead to oversee crucial cyber risks and enhance governance frameworks. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cybersecurity governance and knowledge of AI-driven automation. This role offers a flexible benefits package and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact in protecting families and businesses worldwide.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Access to learning platforms

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance and risk management.
• 1+ years of experience with AI-driven automation for risk management.
• Experience in developing cyber resiliency governance models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical and high-impact cyber risks across the enterprise.
• Design AI solutions to streamline risk management.
• Conduct audits of governance processes for compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

AI-driven automation

Data analytics

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Your role in the team

The Cyber Resiliency Governance Lead is responsible for overseeing and challenging the management of critical and high‑impact cyber risks and issues across the enterprise. This role leverages AI and automation to streamline the risk and issue lifecycle, including the intelligent automation of risk registers and supporting documentation. Working closely with business, technical, and legal stakeholders, the Governance Lead develops and executes governance frameworks, metrics, and escalation protocols that promote proactive risk awareness and cyber resilience. The role also includes conducting forensic audits, interpreting regulatory requirements, and mentoring team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in cyber governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the oversight and challenge function for critical and high-impact cyber risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation, resolution, and alignment with enterprise risk appetite and cyber resiliency objectives.
• Design and implement AI and automation solutions to streamline the risk and issue management lifecycle, including automated risk register updates, classification, and reporting.
• Collaborate with business and technical leaders to define governance plans, performance metrics, and escalation protocols that embed cyber resiliency into operational and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct ongoing and forensic audits of governance processes to assess compliance, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements. Use data analytics to track trends and inform leadership.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to interpret and apply regulatory, contractual, and industry requirements to cyber risk governance. Ensure documentation and controls reflect current obligations.
• Use intelligent automation to ensure supporting materials (e.g., risk treatment plans, issue logs, mitigation strategies) are consumable, contextually linked to governance frameworks, and easy to maintain.
• Provide clear, actionable insights and reporting to business and technical leadership on risk posture, issue trends, and governance effectiveness. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and challenge.
• Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of proactive risk management and cyber resilience. Lead by example in adopting innovative technologies and governance practices.

Essential Skills

• Risk Oversight: 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, or operational resilience.
• 4+ years in developing and operationalizing cyber resiliency governance models, escalation protocols, and performance metrics aligned with enterprise risk appetite.
• 1 year+ of experience with AI-driven automation for risk registers, workflows, and documentation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience leveraging Gen AI tools.
• CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience communicating effectively with resources of all levels, including frontline support.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Posting End date

Thursday 4th December 2025 [11:59pm]

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity

One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence‑recent winners of "Best Use of Cloud Services" at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.

We're a product‑driven, cloud‑first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product‑centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross‑functional structures, guided by an outcome‑based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.

We offer:

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts.
• Access to world‑class learning platforms and award‑winning L&D.
• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth.
• A people‑first culture with flexible working options.

Be part of a high‑performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under‑represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.