Job Description
A UK Regulator is presently looking for a Cyber Risk Specialist to join them. This is an great opportunity to take a specialist role in a unique team. They are looking for a candidate that can provide a good balance between technical and non-technical cyber resilience expertise.

The role would:

• Guide the improvement of the cyber testing tools part of the PRA supervisory strategy (e.g. CBEST, CQUEST). Handle their development in line with the Bank's objectives and approach to wider operational resilience.

• Provide expertise and input into the development and implementation of the cyber resilience strategy and assessments tools, providing training and assistance as required.
• Work to embed cyber resilience within the broader operational resilience approach and frameworks.
• Stay informed on the evolving regulatory landscape and emerging operational resilience challenges facing UK financial sector, with a focus on cyber resilience.
• Present on the progress and efficiency of cyber resilience assessments, as required.

The Business are looking for

• Experience of delivering reviews in operational/cyber resilience and cyber/information security.
• Understanding and knowledge of relevant cyber security standards, best practice, and guidelines (e.g. ISO27001, ISO22301, NIST) and regulation (e.g. PRA rulebook, EBA guidelines, NIS directive, CPMI-IOSCO, etc.)

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills able to turn analysis into relevant output for the Bank.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to draft briefings for senior partners.

If this role would be of interest please contact jol@barclaysimpson.com