Security Manager

We are seeking a Security Manager to lead the security engineering and security operations function at a global financial services firm. This role blends leadership, governance, and programme delivery with responsibility for day-to-day security management.

The position sits within the Technology function and plays a key role in embedding security into systems, data, and networks. You will work closely with engineering, software, infrastructure, and risk teams, providing first-line defence and ensuring alignment with internal standards. The Security Manager will lead a team of engineers and coordinate with second-line functions and external assurance providers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and delivering a security strategy in partnership with management and stakeholders
• Designing and executing security programmes aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST
• Developing policies, standards, and procedures
• Leading the security team, fostering a culture of high performance
• Overseeing security systems, incident response, and vendor management
• Reporting on security posture, risks, and incidents to senior leadership
• Assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities and driving remediation

About you:

• Proven experience leading high-performing security or technology teams
• Strong knowledge across core domains such as cloud, infrastructure, networks, and secure software development
• Expertise in enterprise security operations, risk management, and governance
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills
• Experience with penetration testing, application security testing, and red teaming
• Security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are highly valued

Desirable:

• Knowledge of DevSecOps and securing CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerised workloads