Security Operations Engineer in Bromsgrove

Passionate about security operations? Join AFH Wealth Management as a Security Operations Engineer and help safeguard our clients\’ data and digital assets.

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to operate, optimise, and continuously improve core security tools within a financial services environment, ensuring the protection of sensitive client data, transactions, and digital assets while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise core financial security tools (SIEM, DLP, IAM, endpoint protection)
• Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs and dashboards to measure detection rates, system resilience, and compliance
• Support and maintain governance frameworks for AI in cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with FCA, PRA, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability management to identify, track, and remediate threats across platforms and AI models
• Collaborate with Risk and IT teams to maintain controls, support audit readiness, and strengthen operational resilience
• Monitor and manage AI models and platforms for secure deployment, bias monitoring, and regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analysing performance metrics and implementing enhancements aligned with financial industry standards

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services security operations (banking, insurance, asset management)
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX)
• Knowledge of AI risk management frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, AWS/Azure AI security services
• Experience deploying, monitoring, and securing AI models in cybersecurity
• Experience in zero‑trust network access (ZTNA) implementation
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Flexible working & holiday allowance with birthday off and additional holiday days for long service
• Pension scheme with Royal London and death‑in‑service benefit
• Health and wellbeing support: MediCash app, discounted health club memberships, free healthcare benefits
• Professional development: tailored learning and development programmes
• Shopping discounts and cashback on everyday purchases
• Annual Christmas and summer parties

Application

To learn more and apply, visit our Careers website or email the People Resourcing team via recruitment@afhgroup.com.