Cyber Services Advisor

Canopius • New York, NY

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is within Canopius's Insights & Analytics function, focusing on Proactive Cyber Services. Over the past three years, the company has built a market-leading function with rapidly growing client demand. They are seeking an experienced cyber professional, either from a similar role within an insurer or from a cyber security consultancy/vendor environment, to spearhead their offering in the US and contribute to the global team. The position offers exposure to diverse areas such as insurance, cybersecurity, and consulting, with opportunities to enhance communication and presentation skills. Training in cybersecurity concepts will be provided. As part of a growing team, the advisor will help shape the future of proactive services and contribute to industry-leading projects. This client-facing role is ideal for a professional with strong communication skills and an interest in cybersecurity, aiming to be a front-facing expert. The advisor will collaborate closely with the Head of Cyber Insights & Analytics, the Cyber Services Manager, and cyber underwriters to deliver proactive cybersecurity services, engage internal and external stakeholders, and help insureds navigate the evolving cyber threat landscape. The role supports Canopius's ambitious financial plan by working internally and externally, building cybersecurity expertise, and delivering innovative solutions to enhance the cyber insurance offering and overall company growth.

Requirements

• Degree in a discipline that emphasizes strong communication skills and an understanding of the broader context of cyber risk (e.g. Politics, International Relations, Languages, or other related fields) or a STEM field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related fields).
• Experience in a cyber security consultancy role or similar experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience in presenting and communicating complex information.
• Ability to absorb complex technical information or data analytics, and effectively translate it into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across diverse audiences.
• A good relationship builder that nurtures relationships with internal and external stakeholders through timely outputs, clear communication, and high-quality delivery.
• A collaborative personality who is comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders across the business.
• A demonstrable passion for cybersecurity and an interest in staying up-to-date on emerging threats and trends.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools like Python, SQL, or business intelligence platforms to support data-driven insights and threat intelligence development.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, data privacy regulations, and frameworks.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as outside-in scanning solutions, threat intelligence platforms, or other cybersecurity products.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with a passion for exploring emerging threats and trends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cybersecurity Services: You will help deliver our proactive services such as cyber tabletop exercises, security awareness and training sessions, development of cyber policies and procedures, and threat report briefings.
• Thought Leadership Content: You will help develop and present whitepapers and webinars that upskill our policyholders and share our team’s proprietary research.
• Policyholder Engagement: You will encourage client satisfaction and retention by onboarding our new policyholders. This involves presenting a cyber threat intelligence report, showcasing Canopius’ proactive services, and guiding the policyholder so that they can unlock maximum value from their policy.
• Vendor Engagement: You will engage with our panel of Proactive Services vendors to help integrate their services into our services offering.
• Cyber Services Expansion: You will help identify the cyber risk management needs of our policyholders and identify and develop new ways in which we can support them and expand our Proactive Services offering.
• Risk Assessments: You will contribute to the refinement and maturation of our underwriting framework by collaborating with underwriters to provide technical expertise and support risk assessment processes, enhancing data-driven underwriting decisions. This includes reviewing technical findings from our “outside-in scanning” tool.
• Brand Advancement: You will enhance Canopius’ brand presence by preparing and delivering presentations to brokers as well as developing content for our website, policyholder app, and other online resources.

Benefits

• hybrid working
• a competitive base salary
• non-contributory 401k
• discretionary bonus
• insurances including medical, dental and vision cover
• many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees