Information Security Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Information Security Architect (Fintech): Design and implement enterprise security controls and platforms aligned to industry standards with an accent on cloud, network, endpoint security, and risk management. Focus on embedding security into projects, conducting reviews of solutions, and collaborating with teams to define standards and support audits.

Manchester or London (Hybrid, minimum 50% office time per month; full-time office for new starters)

Company

UK’s fastest-growing investment platform managing over £108.7 billion in assets for 723,000 customers.

What you will do

• Act as SME on security best practices ensuring CIA triad for systems and data
• Design and implement enterprise security controls and platforms
• Support projects and changes to embed security throughout
• Conduct security reviews of in-house and third-party solutions
• Support audits and due diligence
• Collaborate with InfoSec, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams
• Link CISO with business/technology teams to embed security organisation-wide

Requirements

• Experience implementing enterprise security platforms
• Strong knowledge of endpoint, cloud, network security, DevOps, security monitoring
• Understanding of SSDLC practices
• Strong info sec risk management techniques
• Experience in governance, risk, compliance (ideally financial services)
• Knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS frameworks
• Awareness of threat landscape and modern controls
• 5+ years in info sec role (financial services or e-commerce ideal)
• Core IT/networking concepts, excellent communication

Nice to have

• CISSP or equivalent certification

Culture & Benefits

• 26 days holiday + buy/sell + bank holidays
• 7% pension with matched contributions
• Discretionary bonus, share schemes
• Health Cash Plan, discounted private healthcare
• Free onsite gym, enhanced family leave
• Travel/bike loans, Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events, learning opportunities
• Casual dress, supportive team