Cyber Risk Specialist

Cyber Risk Specialist
Up to £60,000
London/Hybrid

I'm looking for a cyber security risk analyst to work for a London-based client and play a key role in identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have experience of system and third-party risk assessments, maintaining risk registers, and supporting the development of risk reporting for senior stakeholders.

This role does not offer sponsorship.

The role will entail:

• Conducting risk assessments for new and existing systems and projects
• Leading external risk reviews for supply chain and third parties
• Maintaining and reviewing the cyber risk register, ensuring controls and remediation plans are in place and effective.
• Tracking and escalating cyber risk activities, ensuring timely action from stakeholders.
• Collaborating with business units to enhance control processes in line with the organisation's risk framework.
• Promoting cyber risk awareness across the wider business.
• Continuously improving cyber security processes to address both known and emerging threats.

What I'm Looking For:

• Proven experience completing internal and external cyber risk assessments.
• Experience conducting 3rd party and vendor risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience implementing, testing and validating security controls.
• Ability to assess risk against appetite and communicate findings in a business-solution focused way to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What's in it for you:

• Up to £60,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Strong pension scheme

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