Head Of Cyber Security Service Delivery And  Advisory

Apex Group Ltd

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Global cyber security service delivery
Cyber security advisory capability
Operational delivery across global platform
The Head of Cyber Advisory & Service Delivery is responsible for driving the Apex Group cyber security service delivery & Cyber Security Advisory capability and operational delivery across its global financial services, asset management, and fund services platform

Job Summary

  • The Head of Cyber Advisory & Service Delivery is responsible for driving the Apex Group cyber security service delivery & Cyber Security Advisory capability and operational delivery across its global financial services, asset management, and fund services platform.
  • This role ensures that cyber services and associated risks are effectively managed across Apex’s client-facing services, internal operations, and technology platforms, balancing strategic cyber services, cyber and IT monitoring and response services, risk leadership, regulatory alignment, and technical operational excellence.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the global cyber security advisory function, overseeing technical and operational cyber services, owning the end-to-end delivery of cyber security services, and ensuring alignment with banking, asset management, and client needs.

Matching Summary

The Head of Cyber Advisory & Service Delivery is responsible for driving the Apex Group cyber security service delivery & Cyber Security Advisory capability and operational delivery across its global financial services, asset management, and fund services platform.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global cyber security service delivery
  • Cyber security advisory capability
  • Operational delivery across global platform
  • Manage cyber services and associated risks
  • Strategic cyber services
  • Cyber and IT monitoring and response
  • Risk leadership and regulatory alignment
  • Technical operational excellence
  • Protecting client assets and financial data
  • Operational resilience across global footprint
  • Lead global cyber security advisory function
  • Secure by design advice
  • IT risk-based cyber security advice
  • Oversee technical and operational cyber services
  • Risk assessments for regulated entities
  • Client onboarding and complex mandates
  • Cloud platforms and data platforms
  • Digital transformation initiatives
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and integration
  • Translate cyber and technology risks
  • Support regulatory interactions and audits
  • End-to-end delivery of cyber security services
  • Mature cyber service delivery operating model
  • Establish and track service KPIs/SLAs
  • Drive operational resilience
  • Embed security into day-to-day operations
  • Align cyber security services with client needs
  • Support client due diligence and RFPs
  • Senior cyber representative in client-facing engagements
  • Meet client expectations for data protection
  • Deliver Target Operating Model and Strategy
  • Oversee cyber security policies and standards
  • Align with ISO 27001, SOC, DORA, NIST
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements
  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit
  • Support operational resilience programs
  • Support third-party risk management programs
  • Lead and develop global cyber teams
  • Build strong delivery culture
  • Manage strategic cyber security vendors
  • Support talent development

Nice-to-have

  • Positive disrupter
  • Turn big ideas into bold realities
  • Trusted partner to the business
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Client-centric mindset
  • Balance regulatory, operational, commercial priorities
  • High integrity and resilience

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in cyber security leadership
  • Senior leadership experience in financial services
  • Strong background in banking, asset management, fund services, or regulated financial institutions
  • Proven experience leading cyber advisory, risk, and service delivery functions
  • Managing a P&L and building a cyber security business practice/service
  • Deep understanding of financial services regulations
  • Experience operating in global, multi-entity, and acquisition-driven environments
  • Strong executive, regulator, and client-facing communication skills
  • Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001)
  • Experience supporting asset managers, funds, and institutional clients
  • Knowledge of service delivery, cloud security, data protection, and third-party risk
  • Consulting or managed services background within financial services or Cyber Services
  • Managing and building a P&L

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