Managing Consultant - FS - Digital Trust and Cyber Security (Financial Services)

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on client site, and up to 5 days per week on client site depending on the role or assignment.

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm of more than 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists working across multiple sectors.

What you will do

• Shape and lead the Digital Trust & Cyber Security strategy for financial services clients.
• Advise financial institutions on cyber security, cyber resilience, operational resilience, data privacy, regulatory compliance, IAM, zero-trust architectures, cloud security, fraud detection, digital banking security, and third-party risk.
• Originate and deliver large-scale consulting engagements, from business development through execution and measurable outcomes.
• Build executive-level relationships with CISOs, CROs, CTOs, CIOs, board members, and other financial services leaders.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, grow the client portfolio, and contribute to thought leadership through industry forums, white papers, and public discussions.
• Lead, mentor, and recruit cyber security, risk, and digital trust specialists.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in operational risk and cyber security, including leadership experience; consulting or consulting-style experience is preferred.
• Expertise in cyber security and cyber resilience, data and AI trust, operational resilience and risk, regulatory compliance, technology risk, and third-party risk.
• Cyber security qualifications such as CISA, CISC, or GIAC.
• Proven experience leading large-scale cyber security projects and engagements.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align cyber security strategies with organisational goals.
• Excellent client management skills and experience building and maintaining executive-level relationships.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with a commitment to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-led work focused on solving complex challenges and creating positive human outcomes.
• Inclusive workplace valuing equality, diverse mindsets, and individual contributions.
• Private healthcare for employees and families, plus health and lifestyle perks.
• 25 days of annual leave, an additional half day on Christmas Eve, and the option to buy 5 more days.
• Company pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, PA share ownership, and tax-efficient benefits.
• Opportunities for community and charity initiatives, professional growth, and collaboration with interdisciplinary specialists.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with a senior Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Round 1: three competency-based interviews with team members.
• Final round: business plan presentation to PA leaders, with guidance and preparation time provided.