Job Description

Cybersecurity Associate – UKFS Consulting Service Delivery

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a real impact in financial services? We have an excellent opportunity to join our Newcastle team as a Cybersecurity Associate.

In this role, you will apply your Cybersecurity and technology skills to help clients address complex challenges. You will gain hands-on experience through client work, engaging in projects focused on Cybersecurity topics, and will have the opportunity to work towards industry-recognised qualifications.

You’ll be part of our Consulting Service Delivery team in Newcastle, which specialises in the operational delivery of engagements that help clients address important business challenges. While your core role will focus on Cybersecurity, you’ll also have the opportunity to support clients across different CSD competency areas, including Conduct Risk, Financial Crime and PMO. This will help you build a broader consulting delivery skillset and develop the future-focussed skills needed to succeed in a digitally enabled future.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of Cybersecurity engagements, including cyber risk assessments, control reviews, security governance, and client reporting
• Assisting with the analysis of client information, policies, procedures and control evidence
• Helping identify risks, issues and improvement opportunities across Cybersecurity processes
• Supporting the preparation of client deliverables, presentations, trackers and management reports
• We want you to work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility and providing support where required
• You will need to regularly update senior team members on your progress
• You will develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, while building strong relationships internally within Consulting Service Delivery and other teams in EY
• You will need to understand and maintain client confidentiality and always ensure their data security
• We are committed to your professional development so you will have access to a wide variety of learning tools and training programmes and areas of development will be mapped out with your counsellor
• Outside of your day-to-day role, you will be expected to contribute to people initiatives like training and buddying new team members

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Foundational understanding of one or more Cybersecurity disciplines, such as cyber risk and resilience, information security governance, data protection, identity and access management, third-party risk management, IT controls or security operations
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality work products
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with project information, data and management reporting
• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to develop digital skills and embrace emerging technologies, automation, AI and data-driven ways of working
• Creativity and good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also taking ownership of assigned tasks when required
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new challenges, projects and client requirements
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
• Understanding of client confidentiality, data security and the importance of handling information appropriately
• Flexibility to develop experience and knowledge outside of your original Cybersecurity skillset to build a diverse delivery capability

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Relevant Cybersecurity, technology risk, IT controls, IT audit, information security, or related professional experience
• Experience supporting teams to deliver work in line with agreed processes, deadlines and quality expectations
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, including building capability in digital tools, automation, AI and emerging technologies that enhance delivery effectiveness and client value
• Enthusiasm to develop experience across broader CSD solution areas and support different types of Consulting delivery work
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Support EY’s connected working approach, with presence in the Newcastle office dictated by Business or Client demands

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in Financial Services
• Experience using digital, AI, workflow or automation tools to support project delivery, governance or operational effectiveness

What We Look For

We value curiosity, inclusivity, and a drive to make a difference. If you’re passionate about helping clients and other stakeholders navigate complex Cybersecurity challenges, eager to share ideas, and ready to grow in a supportive environment, you’ll fit right in.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package, rewarding both individual and team achievements. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program includes support for career development, and with FlexEY, you can personalise your benefits to suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts and offers.

What makes EY unique?

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute
• A supportive environment where your ideas are heard and your growth is championed
• Opportunities to work with talented colleagues and industry leaders, making a real impact for clients and communities

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

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, therefore, to help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.