Cyber Security Risk & Controls Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Risk And Controls Manager (Cybersecurity): Managing and improving cyber security risk and controls across systems, applications, and third parties with an accent on compliance, risk mitigation, and assurance activities. Focus on designing effective controls, leading testing and audits, and providing expert guidance on evolving cyber threats and regulatory requirements.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid work format)

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor, specializing in asset management, pension risk transfer, life insurance, and retirement solutions.

What you will do

• Provide expert guidance on cyber security risk identification, analysis, and mitigation aligned with risk frameworks and threat intelligence.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of cyber security controls across systems, applications, and third parties.
• Ensure compliance with cyber security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and provide expertise for controls testing, assurance reviews, and audit preparations.
• Support response and analysis of cyber security or controls failures to address systemic risks.
• Manage a team and provide SME support on IT and change initiatives to improve customer support and experience.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or near London, United Kingdom with hybrid work arrangement.
• Strong familiarity with technology and security frameworks such as NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO27001/2, and COSO.
• Good understanding of financial services regulatory requirements including FCA/PRA, UK GDPR, and DORA.
• Experience in designing or assuring IT controls, controls automation, risk frameworks, and audit responses.
• Management experience in IT risk, governance, or assurance within a complex regulated environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CGEIT, or CISA are highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy and sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave and electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration and wellbeing.