Group Information Security Risk Lead

We’re looking for an experienced Information Security Risk Lead, to join a new team responsible for oversight across the Admiral Group.

As part of the new approach being taken, rather than being aligned with a specific business you will be part of a small team working to support and develop the Group Information Security risk management strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to help build and develop the mechanisms that will ensure that the Group continues to effectively manage exposure to Information Security threats.

Main Duties

As Group Information Security Risk Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Defining the Group’s Information Security risk exposure
• Facilitating the consolidation of Information Security risk information from UK and International businesses across the Admiral Group. Monitoring Information Security risks against risk appetite, KRIs and loss of data.
• Leading on the continued development and articulation of risk appetite statements as meaningful descriptions of the amount of Information Security risk the business is willing to take.
• Leading a team of risk analysts to deliver activities defined in the annual plan
• Promoting Information Security risk management as part of the wider Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes, improving awareness and understanding across the Group in order to minimise the potential impacts upon the business.
• Regularly reviewing the Information Security risk event log for common causes/ themes and providing a report to stakeholders of any emerging trends
• Scanning and reviewing potential external emerging Information Security risks and providing an analysis of potential impacts to the business.
• Producing reports and recommendations on Information Security risk topics as required for Group Committees / Board
• Providing advice to guide and support new propositions, products or areas of business expansion
• Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships across the Group.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Subject Matter Expertise – Deep knowledge of Information Security risk management allowing you to be recognised as an expert within the business. You’ll have a minimum of 3 years experience in a Cyber risk or Information Security role
• Initiative and pro-activity – Effective and informed decisions using own initiative and based upon a sound understanding of the business issues and challenges of the business
• Communication – Clear and appropriate communication for employees at all levels with the ability to discuss technical subjects with both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to articulate and pitch risk advice, often at a technical level, directly to key customer stakeholders.
• Planning and Organising – Develop clear, efficient and logical approaches to tackle issues and problems in a logical, step-by-step way. Ability to effectively collaborate, and work independently in a fast-growing organisation
• Customer focus – An understanding of customer priorities and a desire to support their expectations

Desirable

• Experience working within a regulated environment such as the financial services sector
• Hold one or more relevant qualifications, for example, CISSP, CRISC, CISM

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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