Job Title: Security Analyst
Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid - On site once a week)
Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Overview:
Our client, a leading finance company, is seeking a Security Analyst to join their team. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this role focuses on strengthening governance, policies and controls whilst supporting upcoming FCA regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of technology, a governance-first mindset and ideally will have experience with frameworks such as ISO27001.
Key Responsibilities:
*Develop, maintain, and enhance security governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
*Work closely with the CISO to align security practices with business goals and regulatory needs.
*Support the organisation’s preparations for FCA regulatory compliance.
*Assess and improve technical controls, with an understanding of systems, networks, and concepts like IP addressing.
*Perform security assessments and audits, identifying risks and implementing mitigations.
*Collaborate with IT teams to ensure robust security controls across infrastructure and applications.
*Provide input on incident response and recommend preventive measures.
Key Requirements:
*Governance-focused approach with a strong understanding of security policies and risk management.
*Familiarity with FCA regulations or experience supporting similar financial compliance initiatives.
*Broad technical knowledge, including infrastructure, network security (e.g., IP), and security controls.
*Experience with ISO 27001 processes would be a bonus).
*Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
*Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This role will be open to both contract and permanent applications. To be considered, please ensure you are able to travel to either office on a weekly basis - Central London or Manchester City Centre.
*Please note sponsorship is not available with this position.