Cyber Risk Consultant

 

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We are looking for a Cyber Risk Consultant, to work in a hybrid model out of our London office.

 

Your Team 
The Cyber Risk Consultant will be a part of the Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) team and is responsible for providing cyber-related exposure analysis, identification of potential cyber threats, attack vectors and vulnerabilities, and risk improvement consultancy services to AZ Commercial’s large corporate clients. 
ARC is an inhouse community of risk engineers with different specialities, located around the world. We offer a network of experts who can support our clients with in-depth knowledge and consultancy services. 
You will join a dedicated team of international cyber risk consultants and a team of UK-based risk engineers with a range of specialities and will report directly into the ARC Global Head of Cyber Risk Consulting.

 

The Impact You Will Have 
In this role, the Cyber Risk Consultant will support underwriters by conducting desk-top-reviews, risk dialogues with the clients, on-site technical assessments at facilities of existing and prospective clients, while maintaining professional working relationships with Underwriting, Distribution, Claims, Clients and Brokers. 
 
The global role will be actively involved in the development and evaluation of cyber products and increase cyber knowledge and resource sharing within the company as one of the points of contact for cyber risks, including providing reports, presentations and information when required.
You will provide cyber-related exposure analysis and risk improvement consultancy services to our large corporate clients globally. You will also be involved in the development of cyber products and be a point of expertise on Cyber Risks for the group. 

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

 

Risk Assessments

• Perform cyber risk assessment desktop analysis of existing and/or potential AZ Commercial Cyber clients evaluating and summarising exposures, risk mitigation controls, and deliver cyber desktop assessment (DTA) reports for clients & underwriting. Survey client operations obtain appropriate data, identify hazards, discuss findings with appropriate parties. Generate loss control reports, recommendations etc. and meet reporting deadlines in accordance with departmental performance objectives.

 

Consulting Services

• Develop innovative cyber services for protecting Allianz customers’ businesses and data with resilient solutions.
• Carry out cyber risk dialogues or site surveys when required with large accounts, which involve complex cyber risks. Provide technical consultation to AZ Commercial clients in relation to cyber exposures. Work with claims post loss as required. Review of ARC internal cyber risk assessments and ensure quality of work provided by the 3rd parties.

 

Global Thinking & Execution

• Understand, analyse, and provide insights on the ARC Cyber global portfolio and its changing trends by compiling reports when required or by participating in relative ARC projects. Maintain and enhance technical skills and expertise in Cyber security to support global business development. Support the ARC Cyber Team leader to coordinate and monitor the ARC Cyber workload by enhancing his/her availability to support accounts globally.

 

Digitalisation

• Improve and develop tools and methods to appropriately capture and quantity the diverse set of 1st and 3rd party cyber risks. Collaborate closely with the ARC Cyber Team and Underwriting in improving and promoting the Cyber product, using all the available digital tools. 

 

Compliance

• Implement best practices for Cyber risk assessment in line with overall ARC processes and Functional Rules. Improve Cyber risk assessment processes by efficiency savings and reducing complexities. Perform quality control at work provided by 3rd parties.

 

3rd Party Support

• Appoint / monitor 3rd parties ensuring adequate contract / controls in place with budgets agreed up front. Check and ensure quality of work provided by 3rd parties.

 

Collaboration

• Develop and maintain clear communications with Underwriting, Claims, Marketing, ARC LoBs, and Business Development colleagues, participating in periodic meetings to keep abreast of corporate developments, changes and objectives. Provide technical training under guidance of the ARC Cyber Team leader & Cyber UW teams. Communicate and share technical Cyber expertise with various stakeholders. Provide presentations and training sessions for AZ Commercial and client representatives. Contribute to White Papers development and other articles/brochures/studies. 

 

Projects

• Actively assist ARC Cyber team leader with respect to ongoing or specific projects supporting AZ Commercial transformation and digitalization. Assist AZ Commercial and clients with respect to ongoing or specific projects. Support technical training presentations for internal and external clients as required / appropriate.

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role
With at least 7 years’ experience in information security, you are passionate about Cloud, Blockchain, networking technologies and improving organisational cyber security. You bring:

 

• Further education in Cyber Security, Computer Science or IT Engineering appreciated.
• Cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM etc.) 
• Experience in presenting complicate technical matters, clear communicate messages to different level of technical understanding stakeholders, able to articulate propositions to leaders in all levels of management.
• Familiarity with cyber security tools and services, Information Security experience in Security Architecture, Governance, Network Engineering, Cloud Security, Distributed Computing, Network Structure, Software Developing, AI, penetration testing, programming languages, malware assessment and risk management.
• Being responsible for system and/or network security of an organisation/unit/company.
• Able to present complex subjects to a range of stakeholders who have different technical levels of understanding, in fluent business English. Additional languages would be a plus.
• You come with experience in a start-up, or with significant IT experience in a manufacturing company or IT consultancy.
• Strong digital and data analytical skills with an understanding of design, deployment, implementation and change management of new IT technology and standards.
• Expertise in Industrial Network Security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Information Security
• Knowledge of ICT Management Systems, Business Continuity Management – e2e digital value chain – and risk assessment methods and tools
• Understanding complex IT infrastructures (hardware components; software - UNIX, Linux, Windows; network communication protocols - TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, Database structures), various Digital Platforms, Cloud computing, IoT, Blockchain based solutions, AI business application.
• Ability to work effectively and with empathy in a multinational team environment, whether in person or remotely 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally
• You are fluent in English, with knowledge of further languages seen as a plus.

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What’s in it for you?

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

 

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

 

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

 

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns
From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

 

Let’s care for our society and our planet
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

 

Care to join us?

 

Allianz Commercial is the Allianz Group brand serving the world’s largest consumer brands and major industry players through to family-owned enterprises forming the backbone of nations’ economies. We bring together the corporate multinational business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and the commercial business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities and provide both traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.  

As a key strategic player in the Allianz Group network, Allianz Commercial is present in over 200 countries and in 2022 generated more than €19 billion gross premium. 

 

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Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our company culture.

 

People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com.

 

Recruitment Agencies: 
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.

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