Security Consulting Senior Manager – Financial Services

Accenture; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Financial Services Security team, driving secure delivery of projects and new opportunities. You will partner with clients, delivery teams, and global security experts to craft strategies addressing operational resilience, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and emerging technologies such as GenAI and quantum computing.

You'll mentor junior professionals, guide business development activities, and ensure value realization

Qualifications

• Senior Manager role in Accenture’s Financial Services Security team.
• Lead security projects and programs for financial sector clients.
• Drive commercial opportunities and client portfolio growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security representative for Accenture at the client, building trust with senior stakeholders and positioning Accenture as a strategic partner.
• Lead and oversee the delivery of security-related projects and programs, ensuring smooth execution and exceeding client expectations.
• Drive commercial opportunities, leveraging industry knowledge and client relationships to expand Accenture’s footprint and deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate across teams and geographies, working with security domain experts, account teams, and other Accenture practices to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Define, implement, and manage security strategies tailored to the client’s business needs, addressing broader challenges such as operational resilience, regulatory compliance, digital transformation and sovereignty, operational and cost optimization, and emerging technologies.

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Manager in Accenture’s Financial Services Security team, you will play a pivotal role in addressing critical security challenges faced by leading clients in the financial sector. Combining business acumen, technical expertise, and commercial insight, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring the successful delivery of security projects while driving new opportunities to create value for clients. You will lead collaboration between clients, delivery teams, and Accenture’s global network of security experts to ensure seamless and impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary security representative for Accenture at the client, building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and positioning Accenture as a strategic partner.
• Lead and oversee the delivery of security-related projects and programs, ensuring smooth execution and exceeding client expectations.
• Drive commercial opportunities, leveraging industry knowledge and client relationships to expand Accenture’s footprint and deliver measurable value.
• Collaborate across teams and geographies, working with security domain experts, account teams, and other Accenture practices to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Define, implement, and manage security strategies tailored to the client’s business needs, addressing broader challenges such as:

• Operational resilience
• Regulatory compliance
• Digital transformation and sovereignty
• Operational and cost optimization
• Emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, quantum computing)

• Lead business development initiatives, including proposal creation, client presentations, and market visibility efforts to grow Accenture’s presence in the Financial Services sector.
• Coach and mentor junior security professionals, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence within the team.

What you will gain

• Access to cutting-edge tools, AI technologies, and methodologies across Accenture’s Security offerings, including:

• Cyber Strategy
• Cyber Protect
• Cyber Resilience
• Cyber Physical

• The opportunity to work in a data-driven environment, leveraging insights to deliver impactful projects and identify new growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and flexible work environment that values work-life balance while fostering strong team culture through social events, learning opportunities, and community engagement.