Director of Cyber Performance & Risk

In 2026, cyber risk and management are as central to strategic business decision-making as revenue growth, capital allocation and market expansion.

I’m working with the CISO of a leading firm within a highly regulated industry strengthening their Cyber & Information Security function with the appointment of a Director of Cyber Performance & Risk

About the Role

You will be creating a clear, evidence-based view of cyber posture, control effectiveness and risk across the organisation. Through cyber metrics, executive reporting, control assurance and risk quantification, you’ll help leaders understand where risk is changing, where investment should be prioritised and how cyber performance can be improved. Working closely with Security, Technology and Risk teams, you’ll drive better decision-making, support regulatory readiness and lead a high-performing team focused on cyber measurement and assurance.

What They’re Looking For

An experienced cyber leader with expertise in cyber risk, assurance, control effectiveness and security measurement within complex, regulated environments. You’ll be skilled at translating technical security data into meaningful business insight, influencing senior executives and boards, and developing robust reporting, metrics and assurance frameworks. Strong leadership experience is essential, ideally gained within financial services or a similarly regulated sector. Experience supporting large-scale cyber transformation programmes would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to lead a strategically important cyber capability within a global financial services organisation. You’ll shape how cyber performance is measured and communicated, directly influencing investment decisions, security priorities and risk outcomes. Ideal for a senior cyber leader who enjoys combining security expertise, data-driven insight and executive engagement to drive meaningful business impact.