Lockton Companies
Privacy & Cyber Risk Consultant
Lockton Companies, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture,
you belong here.
Lockton’s Privacy & Cyber Risk Team partners with clients to strengthen their data protection and cybersecurity strategies. As a Privacy & Cyber Risk Consultant, you will report into the Cyber & Technology team and collaborate with brokers to design and deliver risk improvement and loss control strategies. This role blends technical expertise with client facing advisory work, helping organizations across industries build resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct interview based assessments of client data protection and cybersecurity postures.
Review insurance applications to identify and prioritize risk improvement opportunities.
Evaluate compensating controls that meet underwriting requirements and advocate on behalf of clients.
Develop strategic roadmaps to enhance privacy and cyber resilience.
Facilitate client discussions on IT dependencies, security investments, and cyber insurance procurement.
Coordinate implementation of agreed data protection service models.
Lead tabletop exercises and workshops to assess incident readiness and response.
Facilitate incident response tabletops, cybersecurity maturity assessments, and cyber risk quantification workshops — both virtually and in person.
Assist in developing tailored breach response plans aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.
Deliver training workshops on privacy, cybersecurity, and risk improvement strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues in product, claims, and analytics to enhance client experience.
Build and maintain relationships with insurers, cybersecurity firms, law firms, and other vendors.
Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and support internal learning for Producers and Associates.
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Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or related discipline).
Preferred: Master’s degree or other advanced degree in a relevant field.
Significant experience (generally 8–10+ years) managing privacy and/or cybersecurity risk, with flexibility based on depth and quality of experience.
Strong knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity legal/regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex risks in accessible terms.
Experience working across multiple industries (energy, finance, technology strongly preferred).
Preferred Skills & Certifications
Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC).
Experience in cyber insurance underwriting, claims, or broking.
Equal Opportunity Statement Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long‑term success.
About Lockton Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry‑leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
Manage Consent Preferences Always Active
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At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture,
you belong here.
Lockton’s Privacy & Cyber Risk Team partners with clients to strengthen their data protection and cybersecurity strategies. As a Privacy & Cyber Risk Consultant, you will report into the Cyber & Technology team and collaborate with brokers to design and deliver risk improvement and loss control strategies. This role blends technical expertise with client facing advisory work, helping organizations across industries build resilience against evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct interview based assessments of client data protection and cybersecurity postures.
Review insurance applications to identify and prioritize risk improvement opportunities.
Evaluate compensating controls that meet underwriting requirements and advocate on behalf of clients.
Develop strategic roadmaps to enhance privacy and cyber resilience.
Facilitate client discussions on IT dependencies, security investments, and cyber insurance procurement.
Coordinate implementation of agreed data protection service models.
Lead tabletop exercises and workshops to assess incident readiness and response.
Facilitate incident response tabletops, cybersecurity maturity assessments, and cyber risk quantification workshops — both virtually and in person.
Assist in developing tailored breach response plans aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.
Deliver training workshops on privacy, cybersecurity, and risk improvement strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues in product, claims, and analytics to enhance client experience.
Build and maintain relationships with insurers, cybersecurity firms, law firms, and other vendors.
Contribute to thought leadership initiatives and support internal learning for Producers and Associates.
#LI-JM
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or related discipline).
Preferred: Master’s degree or other advanced degree in a relevant field.
Significant experience (generally 8–10+ years) managing privacy and/or cybersecurity risk, with flexibility based on depth and quality of experience.
Strong knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity legal/regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex risks in accessible terms.
Experience working across multiple industries (energy, finance, technology strongly preferred).
Preferred Skills & Certifications
Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC).
Experience in cyber insurance underwriting, claims, or broking.
Equal Opportunity Statement Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long‑term success.
About Lockton Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry‑leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
Manage Consent Preferences Always Active
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