Financial Services Cyber Intelligence Subject Matter Expert

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We Are: Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent, we drive success in new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover at every stage of the security lifecycle. We hire the best security talent and arm them with leading-edge tools and technology so they can help clients build resilience through integrated, customized solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security, and managed services. And we are looking to add an experienced Financial Services Cyber Intelligence Subject Matter Expert to an already outstanding team. You Are: As part of Accenture Security, the Cyber Intelligence (CI) team — specifically the Industry Intelligence and Analysis (IIA) team — are analysts and subject matter experts who produce finished intelligence for industry verticals for our various clients and internal stakeholders. For this position the candidate should possess a deep knowledge of the Financial Services sector, Cyber Security and Cyber Intelligence so that they can speak to the threat landscape facing banks, insurance companies, private equity entities and companies in the capital markets industry and thrive translating complex intelligence into clear, actionable insights for both technical and executive audiences. The Work: As a Financial Services Sector SME within the IIA team, you will report to the Lead of the Industry Intelligence and Analysis Team. Your responsibilities include: Research, analyze, and produce finished intelligence on cyber threats targeting Financial Service industry verticals — including Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance. Monitor and assess emerging cyber threat actors, threat groups, and campaigns with demonstrated relevance to Financial Services clients and stakeholders Develop and maintain short- and long-term research projects that track threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and broader geopolitical conditions affecting Financial Services cybersecurity posture Produce written intelligence reports, threat assessments, and executive-level briefings tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences Collaborate with peer analysts and industry specialists across the IIA team to ensure cross-vertical intelligence, integration and consistency Present findings through formal briefings, external engagements, and client-facing deliverables Support Accenture sales and business development efforts as a subject matter expert, including participation in proposals and client conversations Continue to grow and develop technical cyber intelligence and Financial Services domain expertise Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 25% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's What You Need: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated focus on cyber threat intelligence, threat analysis, or related discipline Minimum of 4 years of specialized experience in at least one Financial Services industry: Banking, Capital Markets, or Insurance. Minimum of 4 years’ experience and demonstrated expertise in cyber threat intelligence production, including:Experience tracking and analyzing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, cybercriminal actors, and hacktivist activity relevant to Financial Services industry targets Proficiency in intelligence tradecraft, including source evaluation, analytic confidence assessment, and structured analytic techniques (e.g., ACH, key assumptions checks) Experience authoring finished intelligence products — threat reports, situational assessments, and executive briefings — for diverse audiences Minimum of 1 year of experience with external client-facing consulting or advisory services within a Financial Services context Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate’s degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience). Bonus Points If: You have team lead experience You have experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms and tooling (e.g., Recorded Future, Mandiant Advantage, MISP, OpenCTI, or similar) You are familiar with MITRE ATT&CK and can map adversary behavior to specific techniques You hold relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, GCTI, GREM, or similar You have experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis techniques Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $293,800 Colorado $94,400 to $253,800 Connecticut $94,400 to $253,800 District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300 Illinois $87,400 to $253,800 Maine $80,400 to $216,200 Maryland $94,400 to $253,800 Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300 Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800 New York $87,400 to $293,800 New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800 Ohio $87,400 to $235,000 Virginia $87,400 to $270,300 Washington $100,500 to $270,300 About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. 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