Director Cyber Risk & Resiliance

A large, established professional services organisation is strengthening its Financial Services advisory capability in Ireland and is seeking a senior technology risk leader to join a growing practice focused on technology-enabled risk, resilience, and governance.

This role suits an experienced consulting leader who enjoys shaping services, leading complex client work, and developing high-performing teams in a regulated financial services environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and subject-matter expertise across areas such as:
• Technology & Operational Risk
• Resilience and Continuity frameworks
• Cyber and Digital Risk Governance
• Third-Party and Outsourcing Risk
• Data, AI, and emerging technology risk
• Technology audit and assurance support
• Lead delivery of large, complex client engagements from initiation through to completion
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Financial Services
• Contribute to business development activities including proposals, pursuits, and market-facing insights
• Develop, coach, and retain consulting talent
• Ensure strong governance, quality control, and risk management across all assignments
• Collaborate with wider national and international teams to support service growth

Experience & Background

Essential:

• 8+ Years in a similar role
• Senior leadership experience within technology risk, cyber, resilience, or related advisory disciplines
• Extensive consulting experience within Financial Services
• Strong understanding of regulatory and risk environments affecting FS organisations
• Relevant third-level qualification in technology or a related discipline

Advantageous:

• Experience within a large consulting or professional services firm
• Exposure to regulatory topics such as operational resilience, outsourcing, digital risk, or technology governance
• Background across banking, insurance, asset management, payments, or capital markets
• Knowledge of recognised risk, governance, and control frameworks
• Professional certifications in technology, security, or risk disciplines

What’s Offered

• Senior leadership position with influence over practice direction
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Opportunity to grow and shape a strategically important advisory capability