Job Overview
PA Consulting is seeking a highly accomplished Managing Consultant for its Digital Trust & Cyber Security practice within the Financial Services community. The role focuses on guiding global financial institutions through digital security, operational resilience, third‑party risk management, data privacy, regulatory compliance and emerging cyber risks.
Responsibilities
- Engage and sell to a network of leading FS executives, including CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, Heads of Data Privacy and Heads of Operational Resilience.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to grow the portfolio of clients and projects.
- Lead teams to deliver digital trust programmes of significant scale.
- Shape and lead the firm’s Digital Trust & Cyber Security strategy, ensuring alignment with financial services sector needs.
- Provide expert guidance on specialist areas such as identity & access management (IAM), zero‑trust architectures, cloud security, data privacy frameworks, payment systems, fraud detection, digital banking security, and third‑party/vendor risk management.
- Advise financial institutions on regulatory compliance (e.g., FCA/PRA, ISO 27001, NIST, CSF, Data Privacy regulations).
- Act as a thought leader: contribute to industry forums, white papers, and public discussions on digital security, cyber risks and operational resilience.
- Leverage an extensive C‑suite network (CISOs, CROs, CTOs, CIOs, board members) to drive business development and build long‑term client relationships.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities, position PA Consulting as a trusted advisor in digital trust, cyber security and resilience consulting.
- Develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies to ensure revenue growth and client retention.
- Lead high‑profile client engagements from origination to execution, ensuring measurable impact and business outcomes.
- Develop cyber risk frameworks that embed security‑by‑design principles into digital transformation initiatives.
- Build and lead a high‑performing team of cyber security, risk and digital trust specialists; mentor junior staff and contribute to recruitment.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in cyber security, including leadership roles likely gained within a consulting organisation.
- Proven track record of leading large‑scale cyber security projects and engagements.
- Deep understanding of cyber security principles, technologies and best practices.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align cyber security strategies with organisational goals.
- Excellent client management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive‑level relationships.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Health and lifestyle perks including private healthcare for you and your family.
- 25 days annual leave (+ a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Annual performance‑based bonus.
- Shared ownership and tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give‑as‑you‑earn).
- Opportunities to contribute to community and charity initiatives.
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