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