Global Cyber Operations Lead

Job title: Global Cyber Operations Lead

Location: Kingswood, Surrey (3 days per week on-site minimum)

Contract length: 6 months

Are you looking to join a significant global financial services organisation committed to building better futures?

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a Global Cyber Operations Lead to join a collaborative and diverse global team, acting as a key face for the function within the Kingswood office. This is a critical, high-impact role for an experienced Cyber Security Operations leader.

You will act as the operational deputy to the Head of Global Cyber Operations, providing leadership for the day-to-day running of our global cyber defence capabilities. The organisation operates across a complex, multi-regional regulatory landscape, requiring a structured, confident and deeply experienced operational leader. This role is a key bridge within the leadership structure and offers a potential pathway into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on operational leadership across the Global Cyber Defence Operations team, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all regions

• Own the global Security Operations Centre (SOC) performance, driving operational metrics, service quality, and continuous improvement

• Lead the execution and coordination of major cyber incident response activities under pressure

• Establish robust operational governance, reporting, audit readiness, and control assurance globally.

• Manage accountability and performance for third-party SOC and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers

• Mentor and develop senior managers, supporting capability growth and succession planning within the function

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive, hands-on experience leading large-scale cyber security operations, including SOC and Incident Response

• Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to significant, complex cyber incidents

• Proven experience driving operational performance using metrics, structured governance and detailed reporting

• Experience managing and assuring performance of outsourced or third-party security services

• Strong confidence and conviction in decision-making, especially during high-pressure situations

• A background that showcases continual learning and growth, with exceptional attention to detail

• Deep understanding of the regulatory environment, risk management and the Three Lines of Defence model

If you are a results-oriented leader who can influence stakeholders, operate across tactical and strategic levels, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.