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Director Cyber Risk Advisory

  • Location:

    Dublin

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Bonus, pension, hybrid

  • Contact:

    Lee Monahan

  • Contact email:

    Lee.Monahan@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-042025-277308_1746008091

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-05-30

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

About the Role:

As the Director of Cyber Risk Advisory, you will drive client engagements across a portfolio of strategic industries, providing thought leadership and hands-on expertise in cyber GRC frameworks including DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 1, COBIT, and the upcoming NIS2 directive. This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership position designed for a seasoned professional with strong regulatory awareness, commercial acumen, and team leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and grow the cyber risk advisory service line, with a core focus on GRC.

  • Advise clients on compliance with regulatory frameworks such as DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 1, COBIT, and NIS2.

  • Design and deliver cybersecurity risk strategies, maturity assessments, and operating models.

  • Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients; build long-term trusted relationships at CISO and Board level.

  • Develop tailored solutions for clients in financial services, healthcare, tech, and government sectors.

  • Lead proposal development, thought leadership, and market positioning efforts.

  • Mentor and develop a team of consultants and senior advisors.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant exposure to GRC consulting or advisory roles.

  • Proven track record in delivering client-facing engagements across multiple frameworks (DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 1, COBIT, NIS2).

  • Deep understanding of European and global regulatory cyber standards.

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Experience working in a consulting environment is highly desirable.

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC) are an advantage.

Why Join?

  • Strategic leadership role with room to shape a practice.

  • Work with high-profile clients on cutting-edge regulatory programs.

  • Be at the forefront of DORA and NIS2 implementation across Europe.

  • Competitive package, performance incentives, and continuous development.


If this position is of interest please reach out to LeeMonahan at Oliver James for immediate consideration.

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