Senior Cyber Advisory Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services advisory firm seeks a Senior Cyber Advisory Manager to join its Cyber Security team in Edinburgh. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic cyber agenda for clients, advising on resilience, compliance, and best practices. The successful candidate will lead engagements, manage teams, and contribute to thought leadership in the cybersecurity domain.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity consulting and advisory roles.
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead teams.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations (FCA, PRA, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact cybersecurity engagements and advise clients on resilience and compliance.
• Manage teams and oversee project delivery within budget and timelines.
• Develop relationships with senior stakeholders and identify business growth opportunities.

Skills

Cybersecurity guidance

Regulatory compliance

Client relationship management

Risk management

Strategic leadership

Project management

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Senior Cyber Advisory Manager, Edinburgh

Client: Adam Appointments Limited

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow Hybrid

Experienced managers in consulting looking for a step up will also be considered.

A leading professional services advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join its Cyber Security team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious cybersecurity professional to shape and drive the strategic cyber agenda for clients. The successful candidate will advise clients on cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, strategy, operating models, and security best practices. Responsibilities include leading high-impact engagements, navigating complex cyber threats, working with senior executives, managing teams, overseeing project delivery, contributing to thought leadership, and identifying business growth opportunities.

The position is hybrid, with flexibility to work remotely while maintaining strong engagement with clients and internal teams 2-3 days per week in the office (Edinburgh or Glasgow).

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Advisory & Relationship Management:
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert cybersecurity guidance and ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FCA, PRA, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders such as CISOs, CIOs, Risk Managers, and Board Members.
• Identify cybersecurity challenges and provide tailored solutions to mitigate risks and improve resilience.
• Support clients in cyber risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance, aligning security strategies with business objectives.

• Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:
• Collaborate with internal groups to define and implement go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity services.
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities, addressing client challenges with the firm's solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership through industry insights, white papers, and campaigns.
• Lead responses to RFPs, develop proposals, and secure new business.

• Project Leadership & Cybersecurity Delivery:
• Manage complex cybersecurity engagements, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Provide oversight on areas such as threat management, IAM, cloud security, incident response, security architecture, and digital transformation.
• Review technical assessments and compliance documentation, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.
• Lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Mentor junior team members to build cybersecurity expertise.

If you're a cybersecurity leader passionate about financial services and impactful change, we'd love to hear from you.