Information Security GRC Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Information Security GRC Manager (Fintech): Managing and reporting information security risks across technology services and the wider business with an accent on governance, risk, and compliance. Focus on developing security policies aligned with ISO27001/2, conducting third-party security assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester or London). Minimum 50% of working time per month spent in the office. New starters: Initial period of full-time office working required.

Company

hirify.global is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses providing award-winning solutions for professional financial advisers and first-time investors.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain information security policies aligned to recognised frameworks such as ISO27001/2.
• Manage and report on policy exceptions and produce management reporting for security and change programmes.
• Partner with business and technology teams to track the remediation of risks and issues.
• Assess third-party security postures and undertake risk profiling of information and technology assets.
• Support internal and external audit activities as well as supplier due diligence processes.
• Ensure all activities support customer protection and regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in an information security role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of information security risk management tools and techniques.
• Experience working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar.
• Understanding of the threat landscape and awareness of security technologies like SIEM and endpoint protection.
• Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) frameworks and awareness of operational risk/RCSA processes.
• Must be based in or able to work from Manchester or London (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• CISM certification (achieved or in progress).

Culture & Benefits

• 27 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays and a buy/sell scheme.
• 8% Pension with matched contributions and a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Share schemes including free shares and BAYE.
• Health Cash Plan, discounted private healthcare, and a free onsite gym.
• Enhanced family leave and travel/bike loan schemes.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with regular social events.