ETIC, Cyber Security Cyber Risk - Associate

Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Technology

Specialism Advisory - Other

Management Level Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary Cyber security is one of the defining topics of our age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to PwC’s clients. In a recent PwC survey, it remains the top risk in the minds of CEO’s globally, with 91% of UK CEOs rating it as a significant concern. Businesses are changing rapidly, facing disrupted supply chains, rapidly changing workforces and accelerating digital transformation on an unprecedented scale.

At PwC we help our clients transform, and our cyber security practice enables them to execute that transformation securely and to become more resilient to cyber security threats. Our cyber security practice operates nationally, and serves clients holistically with strategy, risk and governance advice, and with deep technical implementation and assurance expertise.

Cyber Security Cyber Risk & Controls (Senior) Associate, core responsibility overview:

• Global orientation - Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries
• Holistic advisory services - As a member of an ambitious and fast-growing team, you will advise leading industrial companies on various governance, risk and compliance (GRC) topics.
• Security evaluation - You support in performing a range of cyber security assessments and audits against industry frameworks & controls, including the evaluation of compliance with regulatory requirements, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) capabilities and program maturity level assessments. You will be executing benchmarks using tools and reporting outcomes against industry standards.
• Cyber requirements definition - You participate in the development, review and ongoing maintenance of cyber security policies, standards, procedures.
• Personal development - You can expect excellent development opportunities with challenging tasks, accompanied by practical coaching and a wide range of training possibilities and learning pathways. Continuous exposure and exchange with other companies in our PwC network enables you to gain international experience.

Role requirements:

• Good knowledge and/or a proven record of success in regard to Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Good knowledge of common cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF & PCI DSS
• Experience in executing cyber security audits and assessments
• Experience in defining cyber security policies, standards and procedures
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience for Associate grade
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience for Senior Associate grade
• Open minded seeking innovative solutions
• Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment
• Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones
• Self-starter attitude

Essential skills & attributes:

• Experience in Consulting or working within multinational environments
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new subject areas
• Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise
• Excellent oral and written English skills.

Education

• University degree, ideally in the fields of computer and information science, business informatics, data science, cyber security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
• Cyber security certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001) are a plus

Required Skills Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No

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