Security Risk Consultant - RSA Archer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London is seeking a skilled Security Risk Consultant with expertise in RSA Archer to enhance the security risk strategy for a global financial services client. The role requires at least 8 years of direct experience and strong knowledge of NIST frameworks. Responsibilities include leading risk management processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and producing high-quality documentation. This is a hybrid role offering the chance to influence cyber risk governance in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in similar roles required.
• In-depth understanding of security risk methodologies.
• Excellent ability to craft technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of security risk management processes.
• Act as subject matter expert on RSA Archer.
• Develop high-quality risk assessments and documentation.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with RSA Archer

Understanding of NIST frameworks

Cyber Risk Management mindset

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Stakeholder management experience

Job description

Job Description

Security Risk Consultant – Financial Services (RSA Archer Essential)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Albany Beck is building out their Security Risk practice, and we’re looking for an experienced Security Risk Consultant to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in shaping the security risk strategy for a major global Financial Services firm, contributing to the build-out of a mature, regulatory-aligned security function.

This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence the operational and strategic approach to cyber risk across a complex and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the implementation of security risk management processes aligned with NIST and other regulatory frameworks.
• Act as a subject matter expert on RSA Archer – configuring, managing, and optimising the platform for enterprise risk use cases.
• Develop and deliver high-quality risk assessments, technical documentation, and executive-level business reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, security, and business stakeholders to ensure risk posture is clearly communicated and understood.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and manage expectations through clear, concise reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement of cyber risk governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Mandatory: Strong hands-on experience with RSA Archer – this is essential for the role.
• Ideally 8+ years experience in similar roles
• In-depth understanding of NIST frameworks and security risk methodologies.
• A Cyber Risk Management mindset, with a practical and business-oriented approach to risk.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, highly organised working style.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – able to craft technical documentation as well as articulate risk in plain business .
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience at all levels within large, complex environments.