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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Risk Manager - **Company:** Munich Re - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/information-security-risk-manager-london-grossbritannien-58901134 ## About the Role the and internal policies * Translate regulatory and Group requirements into actionable control frameworks * Act as the Information Security Officer (ISO) for UK entities * Provide risk opinions on IT and cyber initiatives, change programmes, and third-party relationships * Support management of cyber incidents and resilience activities from a risk perspective * Deliver risk reporting to governance committees and senior management Tasks * Experience in Information Security / Cyber Risk / IT Risk roles * Strong background in information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) * Experience in Second Line of Defence or advisory roles * Proven ability to provide independent challenge and escalation to senior management * Experience in complex, multi-entity or international organizations (highly desirable) * Deep expertise in cybersecurity and information security risks * Broad understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks * Knowledge of operational resilience and third-party risk * Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills * Degree in Information Security, IT, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) * Insurance or financial services experience beneficial but not essential Key requirements * 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays * 10% Non-contributory Pension * Eligibility for an Annual Bonus * Private Medical + Dental Insurance * Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support * Study & continuing Professional Development Support ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will provide independent, second-line oversight of Information Security and Cyber risk for UK entities within a global group. You will act as ISO for UK entities, guiding risk decisions and challenging first-line controls, while aligning with UK regulation and Group standards. You will influence senior stakeholders across a multi-entity environment and contribute to resilience and outsourcing risk management. This position offers high visibility and the opportunity to shape risk practices across the organization. Pay / Benefits * Provide independent second-line oversight on Information Security and Cyber risks across UK entities * Review and challenge first-line IT and business controls, risk assessments, and remediation activities * Monitor risk exposure and ensure timely closure of control gaps * Drive implementation and embedding of the Group Information Security Management (ISM) framework * Align with UK regulatory expectations (FCA, PRA, Lloyd's) and internal policies * Translate regulatory and Group requirements into actionable control frameworks * Act as the Information Security Officer (ISO) for UK entities * Provide risk opinions on IT and cyber initiatives, change programmes, and third-party relationships * Support management of cyber incidents and resilience activities from a risk perspective * Deliver risk reporting to governance committees and senior management Tasks * Experience in Information Security / Cyber Risk / IT Risk roles * Strong background in information security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) * Experience in Second Line of Defence or advisory roles * Proven ability to provide independent challenge and escalation to senior management * Experience in complex, multi-entity or international organizations (highly desirable) * Deep expertise in cybersecurity and information security risks * Broad understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks * Knowledge of operational resilience and third-party risk * Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills * Degree in Information Security, IT, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) * Insurance or financial services experience beneficial but not essential Key requirements * 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays * 10% Non-contributory Pension * Eligibility for an Annual Bonus * Private Medical + Dental Insurance * Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support * Study & continuing Professional Development Support ## Related Videos - [Don't Be A Naive Developer: How To Avoid Basic Cybersecurity Mistakes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/498-don-t-be-a-naive-developer-how-to-avoid-basic-cybersecurity-mistakes) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023)