WTW
The Finance function at WTW serves both internal and external customers: colleagues within our company, client organizations, shareholders, financial institutions, vendors, and regulatory agencies around the world. The Head of Western Europe FP&A for Corporate Risk & Broking will report to the Head of Finance for Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking and will be a member of the Western Europe CRB Finance leadership team. The individual who fills this role will be responsible for providing holistic financial, operational, and analytical support to the Western Europe CRB Finance and Business leadership teams along with strong coordination across Western Europe CRB Finance colleagues. The role will own financial performance management processing (month end / quarterly close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, etc.), ad hoc reporting and analysis, controls compliance, policy implementation and interpretation as well as support Regional Finance Business Partners and the Head of Western Europe CRB Finance on growth and operational improvement programs. The Role Act as a valued partner to the Western Europe CRB Business Finance leadership team through strong business understanding, team collaboration, and thoughtful analysis of financial and operational information and trends Work with the Business and respective Finance Business Partners on long-term planning and tracking of execution success on a regular basis Drive strong coordination with Regional Finance Business Partners, Controllership, and other functions in the execution of financial performance management processes (month end / quarterly close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, etc.) to meet all key internal stakeholder objectives and deadlines Analyze monthly and quarterly results; conduct detailed review of monthly P&Ls and share executive summary and detailed analysis with the appropriate Finance and Business leadership Prepare (financial) materials for regional leadership meetings on a timely basis with pertinent commentary and detailed analysis on key issues and trends Produce financial models to project target achievement (in-quarter, in-year), long term growth, evaluate and quantify impact of internal and external factors, manage Risks and Opportunities tracker globally Oversee annual budgeting and target setting for Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking Serve financial reporting and analytic needs in the most efficient and effective way for the company. Utilize BI tools to deliver meaningful and forward-looking insights into business performance, forecasts, profitability and working capital Collaborate with GFA resources in delivery centres in Lisbon and Mumbai helping to maximize use of these resources by the business finance community in the region and ensure services delivered are of a consistently high standard. Collaborate on ongoing management and execution of FP&A processes and act as a key contributor to identify continuous improvement opportunities for Business Finance What you'll bring Experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance. Financial and Business acumen as evidenced by having roles with progressively broader financial responsibilities Exposure and/or ability to understand different commercial models as well as deep understanding of the financial services or risk & broking industry to drive sound financial support, reporting and analysis Demonstrated ability to think critically and analytically Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools Systems / data knowledge to be able to direct colleagues in the accumulation and synthesis of data into operational recommendations Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey financial messages to senior leadership in a succinct and credible manner Must be a hands-on, self-starter with the ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Must be able to work within a matrix organization to collaborate with others across segments and geographies Attention to accuracy and detail with the ability to understand materiality Ability to interpret and analyze financial data Ability to resolve exceptions and disputes as well as manage (internal) client expectations Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines WTW Values & Behaviors will underpin all roles and will guide performance criteria. This includes a commitment to inclusion and diversity What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter
The Finance function at WTW serves both internal and external customers: colleagues within our company, client organizations, shareholders, financial institutions, vendors, and regulatory agencies around the world. The Head of Western Europe FP&A for Corporate Risk & Broking will report to the Head of Finance for Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking and will be a member of the Western Europe CRB Finance leadership team. The individual who fills this role will be responsible for providing holistic financial, operational, and analytical support to the Western Europe CRB Finance and Business leadership teams along with strong coordination across Western Europe CRB Finance colleagues. The role will own financial performance management processing (month end / quarterly close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, etc.), ad hoc reporting and analysis, controls compliance, policy implementation and interpretation as well as support Regional Finance Business Partners and the Head of Western Europe CRB Finance on growth and operational improvement programs. The Role Act as a valued partner to the Western Europe CRB Business Finance leadership team through strong business understanding, team collaboration, and thoughtful analysis of financial and operational information and trends Work with the Business and respective Finance Business Partners on long-term planning and tracking of execution success on a regular basis Drive strong coordination with Regional Finance Business Partners, Controllership, and other functions in the execution of financial performance management processes (month end / quarterly close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, etc.) to meet all key internal stakeholder objectives and deadlines Analyze monthly and quarterly results; conduct detailed review of monthly P&Ls and share executive summary and detailed analysis with the appropriate Finance and Business leadership Prepare (financial) materials for regional leadership meetings on a timely basis with pertinent commentary and detailed analysis on key issues and trends Produce financial models to project target achievement (in-quarter, in-year), long term growth, evaluate and quantify impact of internal and external factors, manage Risks and Opportunities tracker globally Oversee annual budgeting and target setting for Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking Serve financial reporting and analytic needs in the most efficient and effective way for the company. Utilize BI tools to deliver meaningful and forward-looking insights into business performance, forecasts, profitability and working capital Collaborate with GFA resources in delivery centres in Lisbon and Mumbai helping to maximize use of these resources by the business finance community in the region and ensure services delivered are of a consistently high standard. Collaborate on ongoing management and execution of FP&A processes and act as a key contributor to identify continuous improvement opportunities for Business Finance What you'll bring Experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance. Financial and Business acumen as evidenced by having roles with progressively broader financial responsibilities Exposure and/or ability to understand different commercial models as well as deep understanding of the financial services or risk & broking industry to drive sound financial support, reporting and analysis Demonstrated ability to think critically and analytically Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools Systems / data knowledge to be able to direct colleagues in the accumulation and synthesis of data into operational recommendations Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey financial messages to senior leadership in a succinct and credible manner Must be a hands-on, self-starter with the ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Must be able to work within a matrix organization to collaborate with others across segments and geographies Attention to accuracy and detail with the ability to understand materiality Ability to interpret and analyze financial data Ability to resolve exceptions and disputes as well as manage (internal) client expectations Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines WTW Values & Behaviors will underpin all roles and will guide performance criteria. This includes a commitment to inclusion and diversity What we offer Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter
WTW
The Senior Cyber Security Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the organization's enterprise security architecture to protect critical assets, systems, and data. This role partners with senior IT, engineering, and business leaders to define security principles, standards, and roadmaps that align with business objectives while mitigating cyber risk. The Senior Cyber Security Architect serves as the primary subject matter expert on secure architecture design, emerging threats, and security technology evaluation, ensuring the organization is protected against both current and future cyber risks. The Role Security Architecture & Strategy Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise security architecture framework, patterns, and standards. Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architecture solutions. Define and champion the organization's secure-by-design and zero trust strategies. Align architecture decisions with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational risk appetite. Solution Design & Governance Provide architecture oversight and guidance for IT and business projects to ensure compliance with security standards. Conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud deployments. Advise on secure integration of on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technology Evaluation & Innovation Research and assess emerging security technologies, tools, and practices for enterprise adoption. Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security platforms (e.g., IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, NDR, CASB). Partner with infrastructure and network teams to enhance security posture without impeding operational efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure architecture designs meet compliance requirements such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, DORA, and local data protection regulations. Support security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for high-risk findings. Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams to maintain audit readiness. Leadership & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CTO, and senior business leaders on security architecture matters. Mentor junior architects and security engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation. Represent the organization in external security forums and architecture working groups. The Requirements Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with experience in an architecture leadership role. Deep expertise in security architecture across cloud, application, network, and endpoint domains. Strong knowledge of zero trust principles, secure cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern identity solutions (IAM, PAM, MFA, SSO). Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, TOGAF, SABSA, DORA, GDPR). Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) strongly preferred. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field is preferred. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter.
The Senior Cyber Security Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the organization's enterprise security architecture to protect critical assets, systems, and data. This role partners with senior IT, engineering, and business leaders to define security principles, standards, and roadmaps that align with business objectives while mitigating cyber risk. The Senior Cyber Security Architect serves as the primary subject matter expert on secure architecture design, emerging threats, and security technology evaluation, ensuring the organization is protected against both current and future cyber risks. The Role Security Architecture & Strategy Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise security architecture framework, patterns, and standards. Translate business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architecture solutions. Define and champion the organization's secure-by-design and zero trust strategies. Align architecture decisions with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational risk appetite. Solution Design & Governance Provide architecture oversight and guidance for IT and business projects to ensure compliance with security standards. Conduct architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud deployments. Advise on secure integration of on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to embed security in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Technology Evaluation & Innovation Research and assess emerging security technologies, tools, and practices for enterprise adoption. Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security platforms (e.g., IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, NDR, CASB). Partner with infrastructure and network teams to enhance security posture without impeding operational efficiency. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure architecture designs meet compliance requirements such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, DORA, and local data protection regulations. Support security risk assessments and recommend remediation strategies for high-risk findings. Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams to maintain audit readiness. Leadership & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CTO, and senior business leaders on security architecture matters. Mentor junior architects and security engineers, fostering technical excellence and innovation. Represent the organization in external security forums and architecture working groups. The Requirements Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with experience in an architecture leadership role. Deep expertise in security architecture across cloud, application, network, and endpoint domains. Strong knowledge of zero trust principles, secure cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern identity solutions (IAM, PAM, MFA, SSO). Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, TOGAF, SABSA, DORA, GDPR). Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security Specialty) strongly preferred. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field is preferred. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please contact your recruiter.
