Analyst - CyXcel

Weightmans

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Today's data-driven world beats to a strong digital rhythm. For organisations, regardless of size or purpose, top notch cyber credentials are fundamental to growth, talent retention, customer loyalty, and reputational strength. The path to digital excellence is by no means easy, but the rewards are plentiful for those who stay the course.And that's where CyXcel, the dedicated digital solutions division of leading UK law firm Weightmans, can help. Supporting clients in the UK and internationally at all stages of their digital journeys, CyXcel integrates legal and non-legal technical expertise across law and regulation, technology and security, risk and ethics. Our team is one of the best in the business and has a deserved reputation for delivering outstanding results.The CyXcel Analyst role will provide the candidate with the opportunity to expand their skillset in strategic consulting and delivering solutions to clients as well as enhance their knowledge in cybersecurity and digital transformation. The following activities will be part of the Analyst's day-to-day responsibilities, however these may vary as the industry and associated technology is complex and constantly changing:
  • Help clients identify and assess cyber risks and design strategies by participating in workshops and conducting detailed documentation reviews to determine maturity levels.
  • Support the team with security assessments and audits by conducting control evaluations based on industry standard frameworks and detailing findings from review process.
  • Develop reports and policies off the back of cybersecurity assessments, audits and other types of advisory activities associated with both reactive and proactive engagements.
  • Conduct in-depth research to support ongoing client engagements to capture relevant insights on cybersecurity and understand market leading trends.
  • Support the team by helping with incident management and following up on immediate response activities such as scheduling briefing calls initial data gathering.
  • Manage email response during client engagements and ensure that key documentation is managed appropriately in either internal or external systems.
  • Develop specific technical, legal and risk management knowledge bases to improve ability to support on client engagements in a meaningful way.
About YouSkillsets & Abilities:
  • Ability to write detailed reports and develop relevant recommendations
  • Effective collaboration skills with a diverse team of subject matter experts
Ability to problem solve across a wide range of security and technology challenges * Effective and efficient communication skills that exhibit clear messaging
  • Structured organisation skills with attention to detail and time management
  • Enthusiasm to learn and build on skill sets through additional training
  • Quick to adapt to complex situations and new responsibilities of the role
  • Interest in the evolving cyber threat landscape and proactive learning capacity
Why work for usWeightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2023 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.Click to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations.The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;
  • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
  • Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment*
  • Healthcare cover/ Medicash
  • Pension plan
  • Life Insurance 4 x salary
  • Interest free travel loan scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted dental scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Offers & discounts
  • Great reward and recognition scheme
*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.Please note
  • We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
  • Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
  • The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
  • We are open to part time/job share applicants.
Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL)Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee.Eligibility to work in the UKEligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment, or meet the Home office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa before applying

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