Posting Description:
ARL- 7.1
Solution Line- Commercial Risk
Position type- Full Time
Work Location- Bangalore, Whitefield
Working style- Hybrid
Cab Facility- Yes
Shift Time – 12.30 PM to 9.30 PM
People Manager role- No
Required education and certifications critical for the role- Any Graduate or Post-Graduate (full time)
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are committed to our purpose as one firm, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
We are seeking a motivated Cyber Security Consultant to support the global Digital M&A team. In this role, you will work closely with client-facing consulting teams and stakeholders to assess cybersecurity risks across M&A transactions and portfolio companies. Key responsibilities include performing cyber maturity assessments, conducting cyber technical control testing, and supporting cyber-M&A due diligence activities to identify risks, validate controls, and provide practical insights for deal and post-deal decision-making.
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Perform pre deal cyber due diligence on target companies, including high level risk assessments of governance, controls, and technical posture to identify red flags and quantify cyber and IT risk exposure.
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Assess target and portfolio companies against leading frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cloud Security, OT, and GDPR,) and highlight gaps that may affect deal value, compliance, or operational resilience.
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Evaluate, and recommend security controls (technical and process based) across IT, cloud, and OT environments, with a focus on realistic implementation in a transaction context.
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Participate in security architecture reviews and cybersecurity reviews for acquisitions, carveouts, and integrations, including review of network, identity, endpoint, and application architectures.
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Support internal and client facing cybersecurity reviews and Due Diligence workstreams (cyber and IT domain), including evidence review, issue validation, and remediation planning.
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Stay current on evolving security frameworks, technologies, regulatory trends, and M&A market practices.
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5+ years of experience (relevant) in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber and technical controls, ideally including exposure to M&A, transactions, or portfolio risk management.
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Hands-on experience applying security frameworks and standards (e.g., NISTCSF, ISO 27001, cloud security, OT, and GDPR etc.).
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Good to have security architecture review, secure configuration, and cybersecurity review across prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
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Familiarity with cloud security, secure SDLC, and application security practices relevant to SaaS and digital platform targets.
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Good to have knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and data protection techniques, including how to assess them quickly in a DD context.
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Experience supporting cybersecurity review, readiness assessments, and regulatory compliance projects, preferably for multinational or regulated clients.
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Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and risk issues clearly and concisely, and to collaborate effectively with global teams across the UK, EU, and USA.
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Good to have relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure security certifications)
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce. At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, helping them achieve their fullest potential. As a result, Aon colleagues are more connected, more relevant and more valued.
Aon is dedicated to integrating sustainability into our core business practices. We strive to minimize our environmental impact through innovative solutions and responsible stewardship, ensuring a sustainable future for our clients and communities.
