Senior Manager, Penetration Testing

LSEG is seeking a Senior Manager in Penetration Testing to lead and drive our internal Penetration Testing team with a high focus on high performance and technical excellence. This role is responsible for building and managing a team of internal penetration testers, as well as technical SMEs who oversee external partners conducting penetration testing. The successful candidate will be a deeply technical leader, experienced in managing high-performing technical teams within large enterprises. They will also be adept at managing senior stakeholders and continuously pushing the boundaries of offensive security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage LSEG's Penetration Testing team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and high performance.
• Develop and execute a cutting-edge penetration testing strategy, leveraging advanced offensive security techniques.
• Provide strong technical leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Drive the continuous improvement of security testing processes, incorporating the latest tools, tactics, and procedures as well as automation where necessary.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the organization, including executives, security leadership, engineering teams, and business units, to communicate security risks and testing results effectively.
• Oversee the management of third-party penetration testing vendors through the technical managers, ensuring assessments meet the highest standards of quality and depth.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex penetration testing findings, leading advanced technical analysis and supporting remediation efforts if necessary.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, offensive security research, and adversarial techniques, integrating relevant advancements into the penetration testing program.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuously enhancing the team's skill set through training, research, and hands-on engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in leading high-performing technical teams in large enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in penetration testing or similar (e.g., red teaming).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and communicate technical risks in business terms.
• Demonstrated experience in driving technical improvements and enhancing penetration testing methodologies through automation and advanced adversarial simulation.
• Deep technical proficiency in offensive security methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of advanced attack vectors and real-world cyber threats.
• Experience in managing third-party vendors and external penetration testing engagements ensuring high-quality, in-depth security assessments.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business.