Security Consulting (Senior) Manager – Financial Services
About the Role
As a Senior Security Consulting Manager in Accenture’s Financial Services Security team, you will play a pivotal role in addressing the most critical security challenges faced by leading clients in the financial sector. Combining business acumen, technical expertise, and commercial insight, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring the successful delivery of security projects while driving new opportunities to create value for clients. You will serve as the bridge between clients, delivery teams, and Accenture’s global network of security experts, ensuring seamless collaboration and impactful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Act as the primary security representative for Accenture at the client, building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and positioning Accenture as a strategic partner.
Oversee and ensure the smooth delivery of security-related projects and programs, collaborating with delivery teams to meet and exceed client expectations.
Identify and drive commercial opportunities, leveraging your industry knowledge and client relationships to expand Accenture’s footprint and deliver measurable value.
Collaborate across teams and geographies, working with security domain experts, account teams, and other Accenture practices to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Define, implement, and manage security strategies tailored to the client’s business needs, addressing broader challenges such as
Operational resilience
Regulatory compliance
Digital transformation and sovereignty
Cost optimization
Emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, quantum computing, M&A)
Lead business development initiatives, including proposal creation, client presentations, and market visibility efforts to grow Accenture’s presence in the Financial Services sector.
Coach and mentor junior security professionals, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and excellence within the team.
What You’ll Gain
Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies across Accenture’s Security offerings, including:
Cyber Strategy
Cyber Protect
Cyber Resilience
Cyber Physical
The opportunity to work in a data-driven environment, leveraging insights to deliver impactful projects and identify new growth opportunities.
A collaborative and flexible work environment that values work-life balance while fostering strong team culture through social events, learning opportunities, and community engagement.
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Who You Are
You are a dynamic and commercially minded security professional with a passion for solving complex challenges in the Financial Services sector. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a proven track record of delivering results.
Qualifications:
A degree in Security, Information Management, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.
5–15 years of experience in Security, with a strong focus on Financial Services.
Proven commercial experience, including identifying and driving business opportunities.
Strong network and senior-level relationships within the Financial Services industry.
Experience in project management and consultancy, with a focus on delivery excellence.
Knowledge and expertise in areas such as Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Operations, and emerging technologies.
Fluent in Dutch and English (Dutch fluency is a strong requirement).
A team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment
At Accenture, we believe in the power of collaboration, learning, and relationship-building. While some in-person time is required, we offer flexibility to support your work-life balance. As part of the Security team, you will enjoy a strong team culture, with opportunities to participate in social events such as ski trips, parties, and BBQs.
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