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MSc Cyber Security and Risk Management
A specialised programme to develop the skills needed to analyse and manage risk, with strong expertise in cybersecurity, governance and organisational resilience. Explore the programme
Your day might start by analysing key risk indicators and any potential alerts. You liaise with relevant teams to assess their impact on operations.
You might then attend meetings with finance, audit, operational, legal or IT teams to identify and evaluate risks associated with a project, regulatory change or vulnerability, and propose suitable mitigation measures.
You also update risk mapping, monitor action plans and prepare audits or dashboards. In the event of an incident, you help assess consequences, coordinate responses and strengthen prevention.
Source: internal data. Average gross annual salaries, including bonuses of graduates working in France. Risk Manager positions generally follow several years of experience in risk analysis, audit, internal control, compliance or cybersecurity roles.
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Your first steps in the role
At the start of your career, you participate in identifying and evaluating risks, producing risk maps and setting up key performance indicators.
You may also contribute to audits, monitor internal procedures, prepare reporting and track action plans.
These experiences allow you to understand how the organisation operates and its key risks.
Gaining autonomy and responsibility
With experience, you lead your own risk areas and perform more complex analyses.
You liaise with business leaders, build scenarios, propose risk control measures and present recommendations to decision-makers.
You may also coordinate audits and contribute to the company’s overall risk management strategy.
Moving into senior risk management
After several years of experience, this progression can lead to broader risk management responsibilities and, depending on the organisation, to the position of Risk Manager or Head of Risk.
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What is the salary of a Risk Manager?
The provided RSB data indicates an average gross annual salary of €58,904 including bonuses for profiles with 0 to 2 years of experience and €68,181 for profiles with 3 to 5 years of experience (graduates based in France). A Risk Manager’s salary depends on experience, sector of activity, company size and scope of responsibility. Remuneration levels can also vary depending on the nature of managed risks and the degree of specialisation required.
What training is required to become a Risk Manager?
A background in management, finance, auditing or business, completed by a specialisation in risk management, is particularly suitable. At RSB, the MSc Cyber Security and Risk Management prepares students for risk analysis and management, particularly in the digital domain. Other RSB programmes can also build relevant foundations, such as the Master in Management, the MSc Data and Business Analytics or the MSc Geopolitics and Business.
What are the main duties of a Risk Manager?
They identify, evaluate and prioritise organisational risks. They implement prevention measures, monitor indicators and guide decision-makers in controlling risk.
What skills are needed to be a Risk Manager?
Rigor, analytical skills, critical thinking and strong communication skills are essential. A Risk Manager must also know how to leverage data and understand financial, operational, regulatory and digital challenges.
Where does a Risk Manager work?
They can work across many sectors: banking, insurance, consulting, industry or services, within risk, audit, compliance or internal control teams.
What role does cybersecurity play in risk management?
Cyber risks are now a core threat that organisations must tackle. Risk Managers must be able to evaluate them and integrate them into an overall risk management approach.
Interested in a career in risk management?
Explore the MSc Cyber Security and Risk Management to gain expertise in cybersecurity, governance, risk management and cyber resilience.
