Director of Cyber Security, Banking

Oliver James Associates are mandated by their global client to assist in finding a Director of Cyber Security.

The role is to be based in London and pays between GBP140,000 – GBP160,000 basic salary plus a car allowance, pension scheme, annual bonus plus core and flexible benefit options.

Oliver James Associates are mandated by their global client to assist in finding a Director of Cyber Security.

The role is to be based in London and pays between GBP140,000 – GBP160,000 basic salary plus a car allowance, pension scheme, annual bonus plus core and flexible benefit options.

The person:–

The successful candidate must carry three outstanding areas of skills:–

The candidate will already will be extremely highly–respected and well–networked in the cyber industry, particularly the UK banking sector.

• The candidate will already carry a proven and enviable track record of devising, delivering and overseeing innovative cyber advisory programmes to senior stakeholders.
• The candidate will have a deep passion and track record in the recruitment, mentorship, training, development and leadership of information and cyber security teams.

Typical responsibilities:–

The successful candidate will typically take on the below accountabilities: –

• Contributing to the overall Cyber strategy by identifying where there are opportunities for growth and development.
• Taking responsibility for the overall delivery for engagements.
• Building and managing excellent networks and client relationships.
• Coaching and developing team members both as part of our overall Performance Management process or on specific engagements.
• Contributing to practice management e.g. training, knowledge management.

Experience and Skills:–

The below experience is absolutely essential in order to undertake the position:–

• Deep experience of the wider UK Banking sector, including today's challenges, trends and ambitions.
• Strong cyber advisory experience needed from a professional services / consulting perspective
• Proven experience of successfully leading, managing and delivering cyber and technology advisory services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical issues to a non–technical audience, extensive relevant sales experience, negotiation and project management skills
• Sound understanding of risk management in professional services environment

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