Information Security Officer
📍 London (Hybrid) | 💼 Permanent, Full-time
Salary - £60,000 - £70,000 p/a + Benefits
About the Role
A leading digital bank is seeking a talented and ambitious Information Security Officer to join its growing Cybersecurity Department.
This is a key role acting as the bridge between the bank’s London operations and the Group’s Cyber and Information Security team. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring that cybersecurity controls are effectively implemented, risks are well-managed, and the bank’s information assets remain secure.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical understanding with strategic insight — ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical information while supporting the business in achieving its goals securely.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with Group Cyber and Information Security requirements.
* Act as the first point of contact for all cybersecurity-related requests in the London office.
* Perform compliance reviews and oversee remediation of cybersecurity weaknesses.
* Coordinate security testing, incident management, and reporting of key cybersecurity metrics (KPIs/KCIs).
* Review and assess cybersecurity-related requests and infrastructure changes (e.g., access management, system interconnections, change control).
* Support post-incident analysis and help implement preventative measures.
* Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network, systems, and application configurations.
* Oversee the delivery of security awareness training to staff.
* Participate in internal and external audits related to information security.
* Promote a strong culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
* Stay informed on emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes.
What You will need to have:
* Proven experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, or risk management.
* Experience of working within a banking institution.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* A proactive, results-driven mindset with strong planning and time-management skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
* Familiarity with financial services or regulated environments is advantageous.
What we can offer you?
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping cybersecurity practices at a forward-thinking digital bank.
* Collaborative, international environment with exposure to group-level cybersecurity initiatives.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid working model promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
* Performance bonuses
* Pension contribution
* Private Medical Insurance
* Health cash back plan (dentist, opticians, therapies etc)
* Life Assurance: 4 x salary
* Season Ticket Loan
* Working abroad policy
Ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career?
Apply now and become a key player in strengthening the security posture of a growing digital bank.