we encourage you to apply!
Senior Information Security Analyst
London docklands
Key responsibilities:
Data incident management
Escalation points for the team and ensuring new members of the team are fully trained
Contact point in manager’s absence for internal and external stakeholders and supporting manager with business engagement opportunities across the organisation
Monitoring completion of process documentation and continual improvement initiatives, to ensure team meet deadlines
Undertaking quality assurance checks for team, providing feedback, and highlighting areas of development/success to manager including plans to support improvement/progression of individuals
Producing Information Security reporting, dashboarding and papers for Board and Executive subcommittees such ARAC, Technology & Data and People & Culture
Supporting internal investigations for Legal and HR, as determined by manager - you’ll use your technical and investigative skills to support your manager, working to often tight deadlines
Providing guidance and support to the team on the handling of Data Protection complaint responses (including review), relating to data incidents
Undertaking root analysis to identify trends to assist our security training and awareness programme, provide support to the team for delivery of security awareness content drive continual improvement initiatives and team performance
Taking the lead on our technical capabilities, including our data security process and controls, are adequate and appropriate for the organisation. You’ll help to develop and maintain our protective security capabilities where appropriate to help reduce or mitigate risk
Maintaining a close alignment with the ISO27001 and NIST frameworks as well as Cyber Security Essentials standards
Minimum Criteria:
Extensive Experience in Root Cause Analysis and Threat Investigation:Proven ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis of security incidents, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective remediation strategies and continual improvement initiatives to prevent future incidents.
Security Awareness Content Development and Training Delivery: Demonstrated experience in creating engaging security training and awareness programs, delivering training sessions, and promoting a security-conscious organisational culture to reduce human-related risks.
Strong Technical and Analytical Skills in Information Security:In-depth knowledge of security tools, incident response procedures, and risk management, with the ability to analyse complex security issues and implement strategic solutions.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards: Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards, ensuring organisational compliance and aligning security practices with best industry standards.
Desirable Criteria
We would also like you to have the following skills:
Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and collaboration across diverse teams.
Proven Experience in Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building: Skilled at establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
Leadership and Deputising Experience: Demonstrated capability to represent and lead the security team in the absence of senior security leaders, ensuring continuity of security operations and strategic initiatives.
Strong Analytical and Critical Thinking Abilities: Adept at evaluating security risks, analysing data trends, and developing innovative solutions to complex security challenges.
Why Financial Ombudsman Service?
Wealso offer an attractive, competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people.Here’s a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:
25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy extra or sell days
Generous pension
Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave
Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, virtual GP, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few
Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others
Employee Assistance Programme
Extensive opportunities for personal and career development
Nationwide gym membership discounts, and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in London
Extensive Well-being resources including on-site therapists
Beautiful and bright London office looking over the Thames and near to mainline stations
Our employee led networks (a couple of examples being our Women's Network, Carers network, and Neurodiverse Network) do fantastic work in educating and raising awareness across a range of experiences and support us in being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. You can get involved, too!
How do I apply?
To apply, please upload a current CV, there is an option to submit a supporting statement if you wish, but this is not compulsory
Applications need to be submitted by 23:59 Wednesday 16thJuly
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted to the first stage of the assessment process.
We welcome internal applications, please note: to apply for the role internally, you must have passed probation, have no live warnings or PIPs in place, and be meeting or exceeding in your last review.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer
We view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities.
We’re committed to being a great place to work– attracting and developing people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We want everyone to perform at their best and feel able to be themselves. We understand that if we’re diverse and inclusive, we’ll better understand different perspectives, which is fundamental to our job resolving financial complaints.
We welcome applications from Black and other ethnic minority candidates, and female candidates, for all positions and particularly so for senior leader positions as they are under-represented within the Financial Ombudsman Service at this level.
Find out more
Check out below channels to find out more about everyday life at the Financial Ombudsman Service – and don’t forget to follow us while you’re there!
LinkedIn: Financial Ombudsman Service
Good luck with your application!
