Director, Cyber Risk Services

Travelers

. Monitor and drive the direction of the team, overseeing the adoption of new Cyber Risk Services that meet policyholder needs.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132,800 - $219,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and drive the direction of the team, overseeing the adoption of new Cyber Risk Services that meet policyholder needs.
Help define and execute the strategic roadmap for cyber risk services.
Conduct the most complex comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats for policyholders.
Build cross-department relationships with business, tech, underwriting, as well as externally with broker and vendors.
Oversee the team’s responses to policyholder, broker or underwriter escalations.
Drive actionable recommendations to policyholders on how to mitigate identified highly complex cyber risks, including driving product development of risk prevention and recovery services.
Provide human resources management, including coaching, performance management, team development and growth, and workforce planning.
Represent Travelers at industry events and thought leadership forums.
Partner with Underwriting and business leads.
Provide direction and coaching for more complex projects.
Promote a deep understanding of the evolving cyber threat landscape, including emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques on the team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) are highly desirable.
Proven ability to lead and facilitate advanced training sessions, presentations, and tabletop exercises.
7+ years of experience in the insurance, legal or cyber industries.
Proven track record of effective problem-solving and critical thinking.
Extensive knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and what causes cyber attacks and claims.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct detailed risk assessments and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, in working cross-functionally with underwriters, brokers and policyholders. If managing employees, must have experience directly or indirectly leading people.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentscyber risk servicesmitigation strategiesproblem-solvingcritical thinkinganalytical skillsteam developmentworkforce planningproduct developmenttraining sessions

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcoachingperformance managementrelationship buildingfacilitationteamworkpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

CISSPCISMCEHOSCP