Graduate / Consulting Analyst - Cyber Risk and Regulatory Compliance
GB035 Mercer (UK) Limited
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MarshDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Risk Consulting team at Marsh. This role can be based in Lisbon or Porto. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Marsh’s Cyber Risk and Regulatory Compliance team helps clients identify, assess and manage cyber and technology-related risks that can disrupt business operations, including ransomware, data breaches, system outages, third-party risks and other emerging threats.
As a Consulting Analyst, you will support cyber risk assessments, control reviews, resilience analysis and business continuity studies across the digital lifecycle, from strategy and design through implementation, operations, incident response and recovery. You will work with experienced colleagues to turn technical findings into clear, practical and cost-effective recommendations that help clients achieve their business objectives.
We welcome applications from both recent graduates and candidates with relevant work experience.
We will count on you to:
- Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments for enterprise clients;
- Analyze vulnerabilities, threat vectors, and potential impact on business operations;
- Develop actionable remediation strategies and risk mitigation recommendations;
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats, attack methodologies, and regulatory requirements;
- Prepare detailed technical and executive-level reports on cyber risk findings;
- Elaborate cyber incident response and recover playbooks and strategies;
- Develop documented frameworks for information security management at our clients;
- Develop third-party risk management systems and procedures;
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business environment and risk appetite;
- Support underwriting and pricing decisions with expert cyber risk insights;
- Develop training and culture sessions to improve awareness regarding cyber threats, vulnerabilities and risks at our clients.
What you need to have:
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or similar field (or equivalent professional experience);
- Detail-oriented and organized profile with excellent analytical capabilities;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (B2/C level);
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Interest in consulting projects and providing services to clients in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance;
- Strong team player with ability to influence and guide stakeholders;
- Emotional intelligence and ability to communicate complex cyber risks to non-technical audiences.
What makes you stand out?
- Knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27000 package, CIS Controls);
- Proficiency with cybersecurity assessment tools and frameworks;
- Interest about regulatory compliance (DORA, NIS 2);
- Comfortable conducting business conversations also in Spanish;
- Curious and interested about Microsoft Power BI;
- Relevant certifications such as CISS or CISM.
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders;
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities;
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Summary
Support cyber risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and assist clients with cybersecurity and compliance.
Job title
Graduate / Consulting Analyst - Cyber Risk and Regulatory Compliance
Experience level
recent graduate or relevant work experience
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
risk consulting
Location requirements
Lisbon or Porto, hybrid role with at least 3 days onsite
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Lisbon, Portugal
Porto, Portugal