Manager, Firm Security Insights Capability

McKinsey & Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Amsterdam is seeking a Manager for Firm Security Insights Capability. You will lead the development of the firm's global insights capability, translating geopolitical developments, threats, and data into actionable insights to support planning, incident response, and leadership decisions.

You will shape security monitoring, dashboards, and reporting, drive AI-enabled insights, and contribute to strategic transformation across Enablement & Assurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security, risk, intelligence, operational resilience, analytics, professional services, or a related environment
• Senior presence and leadership: independently lead programs and workstreams, provide direction, and build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: synthesize complex information and translate analysis into clear insights
• Excellent judgment and ability to handle ambiguity in fast-moving situations
• AI, automation, and technology mindset: interest in how AI and data can improve monitoring, analysis, reporting and decision-making
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset: identify opportunities and translate ideas into scalable solutions
• Strong organizational and program management skills; manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to support rotational on-call and incident response; travel as needed
• Outstanding communication and storytelling to translate geopolitical/operational issues into narratives

Responsibilities

• Lead development of firm security's global insights capability
• Shape monitoring, analysis, dashboards, and reporting for timely insights
• Develop scalable analytical products with AI-enabled capabilities
• Support strategic transformation initiatives across Enablement & Assurance
• Contribute to global follow-the-sun incident response and leadership during incidents
• Engage stakeholders and translate complex information into actionable recommendations
• Help leaders anticipate, understand, and respond to security risks

Skills

Security leadership

Risk & resilience

Stakeholder management

AI mindset

Program management

Education

Undergraduate or higher degree

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

Manager - Firm Security Insights Capability

Within Risk & Compliance, you will lead the development of firm security's global insights capability, shaping how geopolitical developments, emerging threats, operational data, and intelligence are translated into actionable insights that support early planning, incident response, and leadership decision-making.

This includes evolving the firm's approach to security monitoring, analysis, dashboards, and reporting to provide timely and relevant insights that support the work we do across the firm.

A key part of your work will be shaping how AI, automation, and new technologies can strengthen the insights capability. You will identify opportunities to improve monitoring, synthesize complex information, identify trends, and develop scalable analytical products, while ensuring appropriate human judgment and quality assurance. You will also play a key role in strategic transformation initiatives across the Enablement & Assurance pillar, helping embed operational insights, monitoring, and AI-enabled capabilities into future operating models, processes, and technology.

You will contribute to global follow-the-sun incident response, providing monitoring, analysis, and decision support during significant incidents and taking a leadership role where appropriate.

Your work requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to build alignment, translate complex information into clear and compelling narratives, and turn insights into practical recommendations and action.

Your work will strengthen the firm's ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to security risks, helping ensure leaders and colleagues have the right insights at the right time to make informed decisions and keep our people safe and secure.

You will report to the Associate Director of firm Security Operations & Resilience and will be based in Europe.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree; additional relevant certifications considered
• 5+ years of experience in security, risk, intelligence, operational resilience, analytics, professional services, or a related environment
• Senior presence and leadership: Demonstrated ability to independently lead programs and workstreams, provide direction, and build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to synthesize complex and sometimes incomplete information, identify what matters, and translate analysis into clear insights and practical
• Excellent judgment: Ability to assess evolving risks, work through ambiguity, and make sound recommendations in fast-moving or high-pressure situations
• AI and technology mindset: Strong interest in and practical understanding of how AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies can improve monitoring, analysis, reporting, and operational decision-making
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset: Comfortable identifying opportunities, developing new capabilities, experimenting with new approaches, and translating ideas into scalable solutions
• Strong organizational and program management skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams independently while maintaining a strong focus on quality and outcomes
• Ability to support rotational on‑call and incident response activities as needed
• Ability to work in person and travel as needed, including to potentially challenging or less accessible environments
• Outstanding communication and storytelling: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex geopolitical, operational, or security issues into clear and compelling narratives for different audiences

Industry

• High Tech

Capability

• Risk & Resilience