Information Security Technical Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Information Security Technical Lead (Cybersecurity): Driving the end-to-end information security programme for a regulated financial services platform with an accent on infrastructure hardening, threat detection, and regulatory compliance. Focus on leading security engineering teams, implementing SIEM/EDR solutions, and ensuring operational resilience across a diverse client base.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

A specialist professional services and technology firm providing risk and insurance solutions to global, highly regulated businesses.

What you will do

• Lead a team of security engineers, managing workloads and the InfoSec roadmap.
• Implement and maintain security controls, hardening infrastructure using IAM, PIM, and PAM.
• Monitor security alerts via SIEM and EDR, leading incident response and containment efforts.
• Translate regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, FCA/PRA, Lloyd's Principle 12) into technical controls.
• Provide security advisory and managed services to 20+ syndicate and MGA clients.
• Manage simulated phishing campaigns to test and improve staff security awareness.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with 3-4 years in a lead or management role.
• Must be based in London, UK for hybrid work.
• Experience with cloud security (Azure/AWS) and the Microsoft 365 security suite.
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or Crowdstrike.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and the Mitre Attack framework.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries.

Nice to have

• Experience with tools such as Varonis, Tenable, or Pentera.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Highly competitive pension scheme with up to 13% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance, annual health screenings, and dental cover.
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced family-friendly pay policies.
• Discretionary annual bonus and life assurance.

Hiring process

• CV Review.
• First stage interview.
• Second stage interview.
• Offer.