Security Consulting Senior Manager – Financial Services
As a Senior Manager in Accenture’s Financial Services Security team, you will play a pivotal role in addressing 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 lead collaboration between clients, delivery teams, and Accenture’s global network of security experts to ensure seamless and impactful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary security representative for Accenture at the client, building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and positioning Accenture as a strategic partner.
Lead and oversee the delivery of security-related projects and programs, ensuring smooth execution and exceeding client expectations.
Drive commercial opportunities, leveraging 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
Operational and cost optimization
M&A
Emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, quantum computing)
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 will gain
Access to cutting-edge tools, AI 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.
Qualifications:
A degree in Security, Information Management, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in Security, with a strong focus on Financial Services.
Proven commercial experience, including identifying and driving business opportunities.
Strong network and active senior-level relationships within the Financial Services industry.
Extensive experience in project management and consultancy, with a focus on delivery excellence.
Expertise in areas such as Cyber Strategy, Cyber Governance and Data & AI Security.
Fluent in Dutch and English
A dynamic and commercially minded professional 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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