Senior Manager, TPRM, Cyber Security, Financial Services

EY

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Want to be part of an already market leading Cyber Practice?EY are looking for an TPRM Senior Manager to help drive and shape the next wave in our development. Are you up for the challenge?Cyber security and its related challenges are a rapidly growing field. As such, the opportunities for careers in cyber security are also growing. Securing an organisation against cyber threats is a business priority to enable growth and successful digital transformation and we are at the heart of many of these conversations and projects. EY is rapidly expanding its cyber security consulting practice to further support these exiting opportunitiesThe financial services industry is currently undergoing a period of unparalleled change. Since the financial crisis, banks and financial institutions have been subjected to more stringent regulations, increased supervision and overall global economic instability. These changes have not come without a cost and has made these institutions re-evaluate the way they have been doing business traditionally. Moreover, the proliferation of technological advances including disruptive technologies and digital are compounding the pressures of maintaining competitiveness, being adaptable and increasing profit margins.Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The opportunityThe team you join - EY's UKFS Cyber & Resilience team - is part of a global team of over 5,000 professionals focused on developing and delivering cutting edge security and resilience transformation programmes. We are part of a wider consulting organisation that collectively comprises a $4B global consulting practice with 18,000 professionals. We have large scale plans to expand our already market leading Cyber & Resilience team and anticipate continued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people to join us and be part of our exciting growth strategy.Your key responsibilitiesYou will support our clients across a range of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) issues and challenges and enable our clients to better manage the broad range of risks in their increasingly complex supply chains. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting the development of new business opportunities.As a Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping EY's TPRM strategy, driving innovation in third-party risk solutions, and influencing the future of resilience in financial services. You will work closely with Partners and Directors to define go-to-market strategies, lead high-impact client engagements, and contribute to the growth of our Cyber & Resilience practiceYou can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You'll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.Your role will require you to manage teams or parts of teams on engagements of different sizes under the guidance of Directors and Partners. Your team will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and raise any issues with them as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you will help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members to assist in their professional development. You will lead by example and act as a role model for our people in the way that you live our values.Client responsibilities
  • Managing a portfolio of TPRM engagements with our clients, responsible for the day-to-day running of the engagements including meeting quality, time and budget targets
  • Working with prospective clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements
  • Drive go-to-market strategy for TPRM services, including thought leadership, solution development, and alliance partnerships.
  • Champion the use of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation, continuous monitoring platforms) to enhance TPRM capabilities.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable TPRM operating models and tooling (e.g., ServiceNow VRM, Archer, ProcessUnity).
  • Lead the development of next-generation TPRM capabilities, including continuous monitoring, ESG risk integration, and AI-driven risk intelligence.
  • Provide subject matter guidance on evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., DORA, EBA Outsourcing, PRA SS2/21) and their impact on third-party ecosystems.
  • Lead regulatory response programmes and remediation efforts for clients.
  • Mentor and develop future leaders within the Cyber & Resilience practice.
  • Contribute to practice growth through recruitment, capability building, and internal training initiatives.
  • Creating thought leadership and market materials for selling and promoting EY Cyber and TPRM offerings
  • Oversee financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to engagement partners
People responsibilities
  • Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff
  • Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
  • Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training Cyber and TPRM professionals
  • Recognise the value of teamwork, facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members and motivate teams to maximise performance
  • Lead internal communities of practice focused on innovation, regulatory change, or sector-specific TPRM challenges.
To qualify for the role, you must have
  • Project experience and client knowledge gained from professional practice across a number of TPRM engagements, including aspects of Compliance, IT Risk Management, Cyber, Resilience, and Privacy.
  • Team leadership and management experience, including the coaching and mentoring of more junior staff and direct reports
  • Strong academic record, ideally to a bachelor's degree-level or equivalent industry experience
  • Awareness and understanding of National and International Security Standards (e.g., NIST, ISO27001), reporting standards (e.g., SOC/ISAE), and privacy or TPRM regulations, such as UK Data Protection Act, GDPR, DORA, etc.
  • Willingness to travel
  • Creative and independent with good problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, client presentations, and project management
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience (desirably within resilience, cyber, or TPRM). Preferably with experience in a consulting role in a leading consultancy firm.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in regulated industries
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing large client accounts or portfolios.
Ideally, you'll also have
  • Experience in Financial Services, Government Organisations, or the Military
  • Industry related certification preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)
  • Solution related experience, such as the use of platforms like ProcessUnity, ServiceNow, and Azure
What we look forWe're looking for leaders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial acumen and a passion for innovation. You'll be someone who thrives in ambiguity, inspires teams, and is committed to helping clients build resilient, future-ready organisations. A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is helpful, although EY will provide ongoing training and support to develop your consulting skills. If you have a strong desire to help businesses thrive in the face of challenges and a passion for building a safer and more resilient world, this role is for you.What working at EY offersEY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.Apply now.Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters!EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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