AutoReq ID

139873BR

Job Title

Technical Cyber Security Director - Corporates

Country

United Kingdom

Location

London

Function

Risk Consulting

Service Line

RC Technology

Service Line Information

Using a wide variety of technical and sector-specific skills, KPMG's Risk Consulting group proactively helps clients increase profits whilst reducing reputational, operational, financial and other risks. We are experienced in managing diverse issues including fraud, regulatory compliance, risk frameworks and modelling, capital efficiency, corporate governance, dispute resolution, deriving value from contracts and much more.

Technology - Our clients need to deal effectively with technology related risks and derive maximum value from data and documentation. Our specialists provide independent, jargon free advice and advanced technology capabilities to help our clients proactively manage their technology risks and use their data to its full potential.

KPMG Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.
With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
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Job Description

The team

The Risk Consulting service offerings are:
- Technology
- Forensics
- Financial Risk Management


The role


The role will be working in the Cyber Security practice within Technology Risk Consulting. Our clients are increasingly under cyber-attack and under regulatory scrutiny to demonstrate effective management of cyber risk. Our specialists provide independent, jargon free advice and advanced technical capabilities to help our clients proactively manage cyber and technology risks to drive value from their business information assets whilst protecting business.

Our cyber security services are defined within four capability groups:
- Strategy, Transformation and Governance - this includes the following sub-groups:
- Security Strategy, Risk and Governance.
- Security Architecture.
- Operational Resilience.
- Third party management.
- Privacy
- Identity and Access Management
- Cyber Defence Services

We provide cyber security services to clients across three markets:
- Financial Services
- Corporates
- National Markets

The role is a Technical Security Director role in our Strategy, Transformation and Governance capability group focused on our Corporates clients. As a Technical Security Director you will have the opportunity to drive all of the cyber, technology, and risk services and a key emphasis will be on the delivery of technical security engagements to clients.

The Director role covers three key areas (Market Focus, Issues Led and Culture & Motivation)
- Delivery of technical cyber security engagements.
- Development and maintenance of technical cyber security commercial propositions to drive and meet market demand and clients' issues. Building relationships with other parts of the firm and binding offerings together.
- Lead/co-lead the Security Architecture capability group.
- Business/client development.
- Relationship and sales origination/building a pipeline of opportunities.
- People Leadership.
- Lead/manage/nurture the team/identify gaps and build technical skills.

Reporting to the Lead Cyber Security Partners for Corporates and Strategy, Transformation & Governance, the Technical Cyber Security Director role involves:
- Taking accountability for the delivery of technical cyber security engagements and leading multiple engagements on a day to day basis with the assistance of Senior Managers/Managers in the team.
- Being responsible for expanding our technical cyber security services in the Corporates sector.
- Leading sales origination/business development initiatives and acting as an integral part of the broader Technology and Cyber Security leadership team.
- Contributing to the overall cyber security strategy by identifying where there are opportunities for growth and developing the strategy to capitalise on cyber security risk opportunities in this sector.
- Building and managing excellent networks and client relationships (typically at CIO, CFO, COO, CISO or Head of Technology level) across a range of organisations.
- Actively identifying and progressing business development opportunities, as well as managing sales activities such as responding to RFPs, bid management, proposal writing and client presentations.
- Developing internal networks and maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues across KPMG.
- 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, thought leadership, etc.
- Travelling in the UK to region offices and in particular regularly attending the Canary Wharf offices; and travelling in the UK or internationally supporting client delivery where required.
- Acting in line with KPMG's values at all times

The person

- Batchelor degree qualification in Security, Technology or relevant Professional Qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, M. Inst IISP, TOGAF, etc.
- MBA or Master degree (Desirable).
- Experience of working in the Corporates sector including working with large, global organisations.
- Experience of working at the senior level as a Cyber Security Lead and Consultant.
- Commercially aware and with industry relationships that will enable achievement of revenue in the region of £1.5+ million per year.
- Wide industry exposure with a depth of technical security knowledge and experience in one or more services in our Strategy, Transformation and Governance capability.
- Experience and knowledge of the technical security issues and solutions for industrial control systems/SCADA.
- Experience and knowledge of the regulatory environment facing clients in the Corporates sector; with a particular focus on technology, security and privacy relevant regulations.
- Proven experience of successfully leading, managing and delivering cyber and technology advisory and assurance services to large/medium, multi-national clients.
- Proven experience of delivering technical security advice.
- 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.
- Extensive Cyber Security consulting experience is desirable ("Big 4" professional services or Technology consultancy).

Our Deal

Recognising and motivating you
If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn't rewarding enough, we'll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.
'Our Deal' sets out all the different ways you'll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

Flexible Working

Intelligent working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.

We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.

Returning to work after a break

At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which could assist us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.

Applying with a Disability

Applying with a disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

KPMG's commitment to diversity
KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG

Policy for Agencies

KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy

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