Information Security Engineer - Investment Management

Information Security Engineer - Investment Management

Full-Time 120000 - 150000 £ / year (est.) Working from home possible
Client Server Ltd.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Ensure robust security controls and lead technical assurance activities in a fast-paced Hedge Fund.
  • Company: Prestigious investment management firm with a focus on technology and security.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £150k, life assurance, enhanced paternity package, and more.
  • Other info: Flexible work-from-home options and excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Influence security strategy and work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Information Security within regulated Investment Management and strong stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 120000 - 150000 £ per year.

Are you an experienced Information Security professional with Investment Management experience? You could be progressing your career, working at the intersection of technology, security and governance within a fast paced Hedge Fund.

As a Senior Information Security, you'll play a key role in ensuring security controls remain robust, effective and aligned with regulatory and client expectations, taking ownership for the London office (collaborating with colleagues in New York). Working across the business, you'll lead technical security assurance activities, managing internal and external audits, client due diligence, penetration test remediation and regulatory assessments.

Partnering closely with Engineering, Infrastructure and Risk teams you will evaluate security controls, identify opportunities for improvement and drive remediation through to completion. You'll act as the technical authority for security assurance, providing oversight across identity and access management, vulnerability management, cloud security, endpoint protection, incident management, logging and monitoring, ensuring security controls are effective, measurable and continuously improving.

This is a highly visible role where you'll influence the firm's security strategy, translate regulatory requirements into practical technical controls and provide meaningful reporting on security posture, risk and compliance to senior stakeholders.

Location / WFH: You'll join colleagues in prestigious Central London offices (with onsite restaurant, gym etc.) with flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

  • You have strong experience in Information Security, Security Assurance, IT Audit or Cyber Risk within a regulated Investment Management environment.
  • You have a deep understanding of security control frameworks, risk management and governance.
  • You have experience managing internal and external security audits, client due diligence and regulatory assessments.
  • You have a good knowledge of cloud security, IAM identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response and security monitoring.
  • You can assess technical controls, challenge evidence and drive remediation activities to completion.
  • You have excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, auditors and senior business leaders.

What's in it for you: As an Information Security Engineer you will earn a highly competitive salary plus a fully comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Salary to £150k
  • Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover
  • Enhanced Paternity package and Adoption Assistance
  • Charitable fund raising matching and much more

Information Security Engineer - Investment Management employer: Client Server Ltd.

Client Server Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for career progression and competitive compensation packages, including bonuses. Joining our team means being part of an innovative environment where your contributions to designing and optimising data platform components will be valued and impactful.

Client Server Ltd.

Contact Details:

Client Server Ltd. Recruitment Team

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