Cyber Security Manager

Cyber Security Delivery Manager – Financial Services – Up to £120k + 20% bonus – City of London - Hybrid
 
Overview:
We are exclusively partnered with a leading Financial Services organisation seeking a highly experienced Senior Cyber Security Delivery Manager to lead the technical execution of high-impact cyber security initiatives. This role is critical to the success of the Cybersecurity Program, ensuring the seamless delivery of complex security projects while providing strategic oversight across governance, financial management, and executive reporting. You will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, driving cybersecurity transformation and embedding robust security practices across the organisation.
 
Role & Responsibilities:

Act as a senior liaison between cybersecurity teams, business units, and executive stakeholders. Communicate complex cyber security frameworks, industry regulations, and best practices in a business-aligned manner, ensuring strategic integration into enterprise-wide security initiatives.
Oversee the full lifecycle of cyber security projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management objectives. Drive project execution from inception to completion, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring all cybersecurity initiatives adhere to regulatory compliance, security frameworks, and internal governance requirements. Implement formal risk tracking, escalation, and remediation strategies.
Provide comprehensive project and program reports, including financial performance insights, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees.
Drive organisational change by embedding security best practices into business processes and IT operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security posture and project delivery efficiency.
Partner with technical and non-technical teams, including IT, risk management, compliance, and third-party vendors, to ensure cybersecurity solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives. 
Essential Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience in leading and delivering large-scale, complex cybersecurity projects within financial services or similarly regulated industries.
Proven expertise in managing cybersecurity technology deployments, such as DLP implementation, cyber infrastructure enhancements, cloud security solutions, and threat intelligence platforms.
In-depth knowledge of IT security domains, including Identity and Access Management, Threat Intelligence, Security Assessments, Incident Response, and Third-Party Risk Management.
Strong ability to assess and address cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO-27001, PCI-DSS, EBA-ICT, FFIEC).
Demonstrated leadership experience in cybersecurity program management, including governance, financial oversight, and reporting to steering committees.
Strong understanding of security assurance practices, security architecture principles, and risk-based decision-making frameworks.
Expertise in structured project and program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, or PMP) and familiarity with SDLC and PDLC controls.
Advanced stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing C-suite executives, board members, and external regulators. 
Package:

Up to £120,000 basic salary
Up to 20% discretionary bonus
10% pension contribution
Other Excellent benefits
Hybrid working – 3 days onsite (City of London)