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EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit ('FSO') that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team.

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Key responsibilities 

As a Manager, in our FSO team, you will lead cyber security assessments and manage teams to deliver security strategy and transformation programmes. The job description is the following one: 

• Leading a portfolio of cyber engagements with our clients, directing and developing teams to deliver the highest quality Cyber Security solutions and services; 
• Assessing current technology architecture for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and for possible upgrades or improvement;
• Managing security strategies and information security audits; 
• Implementing oversee technological upgrades, improvements and major changes to the information security environment; 
• Managing the production of reports and reviews ensuring the highest quality deliverables; 
• Contributing to developing the market for Cyber Security services across all sectors and identify sales opportunities; 
• Building client relationships with senior stakeholders; 
• Working with prospective clients to identify opportunities and scope engagements and creating high quality proposals; 
• Contributing to the development of the existing cyber risk team acting as mentor and coach to the junior members of the team and leading by example; 
• Contributing to the latest thought-leadership, industry research and creation of marketing collateral relating to cyber security. 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Technical expertise in Cyber Security matters; 
• Forward thinker and self-starter;
• A strong work ethic; 
• Business mindset; 
• Commercial acumen;
• Creative, proactive, team player and critical thinking; 
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure;
• Efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders; 
• Team management.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Academic education in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technologies or similar fields of study; 
• Minimum 5/6 years of experience in Cyber Security projects, mainly in consulting environment; 
• Significant experience in the financial services sector;
• Good client-facing skills and comfort in both delivery and pre-sales environment; 
• Ability to think out of the box and create multidisciplinary solutions; 
• Experience working on international projects and on multicultural teams; 
• Leadership and people management skills; 
• Commercial acuity to develop existing opportunities in clients and identify and explore new ones; 
• Full English Proficiency; 
• Availability to work in Portugal and abroad. 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications in ISACA CISM (Information Security Manager), ISACA CISA (Information Systems Auditor), ISACA CRISC (Risk and Information Systems Control), ISC2 CISSP (Information System Security Professional) and/or SANS GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) or similar; 

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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