Cyber Security Integration Manager (Merger & Acquisition)

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Cyber Security Integration Manager for Merger & Acquisition activities. The role involves leading cyber activities across the acquisition lifecycle, mentoring teams, and influencing stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in building cyber teams and delivering robust cybersecurity frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Salary: £80,000 to £95,000

Bonus opportunity – 12%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

£1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

3 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and grow high performing cyber teams.
• Experience defining and delivering cyber frameworks for mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent communication skills for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all cyber activity across the Merger & Acquisition lifecycle.
• Mentor colleagues and ensure high-quality assessments across acquisition work.
• Shape approach to cyber integration and reduce risk.

Skills

Building high performing cyber teams

Delivering Merger & Acquisition cyber frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Cyber due diligence and risk assessment knowledge

Understanding of regulatory standards

Job description

Cyber Security Integration Manager (Merger & Acquisition)

Salary: £80,000 to £95,000

Locations: Bristol, Norwich, Perth, York

This is a great job for someone who…

…is an experienced cyber leader who enjoys guiding teams, building strong relationships, and shaping secure outcomes during change.

You’ll thrive in complex environments, bring structure and clarity to cyber decision making, and feel confident influencing senior stakeholders across multiple business areas.

If you enjoy leading people, solving high stakes cyber challenges and shaping how Merger & Acquisition activity is delivered securely, we’d love to hear from you.

A bit about the job:

As our Merger & Acquisition Cyber Security Manager, you’ll take the helm of all cyber activity across the Merger & Acquisition lifecycle — from early due diligence to post integration assurance.

You’ll lead a specialist team, setting direction, mentoring colleagues and ensuring consistent, high-quality assessments across all acquisition work.

Working closely with business leads, programme managers and cyber experts across Aviva, you’ll shape our approach to cyber integration, reduce risk, and protect business value through confident, well-informed decision making.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to build and grow high performing cyber teams, providing clear leadership and driving strong outcomes.
• Proven ability to define and deliver Merger & Acquisition cyber frameworks, integration plans and strategic approaches.
• Excellent communicator who can translate complex cyber issues into clear, practical guidance for senior leaders.
• Deep knowledge of cyber due diligence, risk assessment and cyber maturity evaluation within acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and industry best practice in cybersecurity.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:
• Salary: £80,000 to £95,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we’d still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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