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Security Consultant

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Security Consultant located in London with a hybrid work model and a contract duration of 6 months.
  • The position requires proven experience in information security or compliance roles within the financial services industry, specifically with a focus on security controls and regulatory compliance.
  • Candidates should have strong knowledge of security frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST, along with familiarity with regulations such as DORA and GDPR.
  • The role involves acting as a security advisor, conducting risk assessments, and improving security policies to ensure operational resilience.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, which should be a minimum of several years in relevant roles.

Job Title: Security Consultant

Location: London (Hybrid)Contract Duration: 6 MonthsIR35: Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced Security Consultant with a deep understanding of the financial services sector, focusing on the implementation and evaluation of security controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning security practices with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and assess security controls aligned with financial regulations and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, SWIFT CSCF).
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as DORA, SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and manage audit and assurance activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments, identify control gaps, and support remediation efforts across systems, projects, and third parties.
  • Act as a security advisor to business and IT teams, translating technical risks into business context and guiding secure decision-making.
  • Maintain and improve security policies, standards, and procedures to support operational resilience and regulatory readiness.
  • Track and report on control maturity, compliance status, and emerging risks within financial operations.
Skills & Experience Required:
  • Proven experience in information security or compliance roles within the financial services industry (e.g., banking, investment, fintech, insurance).
  • Strong working knowledge of security and risk frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF.
  • Familiarity with financial regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA/PRA, DORA, SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
  • Experience supporting or leading audits, compliance reviews, or risk assessments in regulated environments.
  • Understanding of cloud security, especially within AWS, Azure, or hybrid infrastructure used in finance.
  • Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.