Graduate Cyber Risk Research Associate
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Position Overview & Specifications
LOCATION
CardiffEMPLOYER NAME
PureCyberAPPLICATION DEADLINE
30/06/2023SALARY
32.5k/year - 36.5k/yearCyber Risk Research Associate
PureCyber, headquartered in Cardiff, is an established industry leader, providing a complete and unique range of cyber security solutions for businesses of any size and sector, in any location around the world.
In partnership with Swansea University, we are looking to recruit a Cyber Risk Research Associate to join our team in our Cardiff office on a one-year term project.
The role will be researching and developing a cyber security product/cyber risk management tool to provide adequate information and measures to insurance companies so that cyber security policies can be more accurate and effective for both the insurer and business being insured.
This is a great opportunity for a commercial minded and ambitious individual to join us at an exciting period of growth.
Main Duties
Develop a research project to gain insight into the risk insurance and cyber security landscape.- Analysing trends and identifying commercial products and service development opportunities in the cyber insurance market.
- Collaborate with PureCyber departments to identify the key steps businesses can take to reduce to mitigate the risk of cyber-attack.
- To assess and identify potential commercial opportunities for a PureCyber product or service development to offer to businesses and insurance providers across the UK.
- Prepare and analyse data, reports and papers presenting results and ideas, both confidential and for publication.
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
A degree qualification- A keen interest in the cyber security and/or insurance industry
- Knowledge of risk management methodologies
- A demonstrable ability to conduct research in line with the objectives of the project
- Attention to detail, good organisational and communication skills
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Cyber Risk Research Associate roles across Venture Graduates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,500 - £32,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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