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Job Specifications

Job Title: Cyber Risk Manager / Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

£650 - £700 per day INSIDE IR35

About the Role

Our client is currently seeking an experienced cyber risk professional to lead and mature our cyber risk management capability. This role plays a critical part in assessing, managing, and communicating cyber risks across the organisation, supporting leadership decision-making and ensuring alignment with regulatory, legislative, and business requirements.

You will act as a subject matter expert on cyber risk, working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to embed effective risk management practices across systems, architecture, and procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cyber security risk assessments for complex and high-impact scenarios, applying sound risk management principles and methodologies.
Maintain and continuously improve the corporate cyber risk register, ensuring risks are clearly articulated, prioritised, and tracked.
Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements related to cyber security and risk management.
Support the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of security controls, recommending improvements where necessary.
Conduct comprehensive analyses of complex security requirements and deliver clear, actionable cyber risk assessment outcomes.
Provide guidance on cyber security governance arrangements and risk treatment strategies.
Shape leadership decision-making through high-quality reporting on security process effectiveness and risk posture.
Embed cyber risk management practices into business activities including system development, security architecture, and procurement processes.
Apply standardised control frameworks (such as ISO 27001/27002), while recognising their strengths, limitations, and practical business impact.
Advise on the balance between security controls, user experience, and business needs.
Proactively gather, analyse, and interpret threat intelligence to understand the evolving threat landscape and strengthen organisational resilience.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience delivering cyber security risk assessments in complex environments.
Strong understanding of risk management principles, governance, and compliance obligations.
Hands-on experience with recognised security control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/27002).
Ability to communicate complex cyber risk concepts clearly to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience influencing decision-making through structured analysis and effective reporting.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess emerging threats and their business impact.
Collaborative approach, with experience embedding risk practices into broader business processes.

About the Company

CREATING OPPORTUNITY. Eames Consulting is a contingent recruitment business with international reach, specialising at the mid-to-senior level of the insurance, financial services, and technology markets. We are driven by a common purpose: to make opportunity happen. We create opportunity for our clients to transform their business. We create opportunity for our candidates to thrive in the right job and culture. And we create opportunities for each other to get the best out of our work and ourselves. Our consultants are... Know more