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G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This role is based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The role
We’re looking for a seasoned and strategic Head of Security Engineering to shape the next phase of security at G-Research.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for protecting sensitive data and maintaining a robust, forward-looking security posture across our technology landscape.
Based within the Technology department, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the CTO, executive leadership and partner teams to ensure security engineering is tightly integrated with our broader objectives.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Leadership and strategy
* Leading the Security Engineering function, including hiring, mentoring and performance management
* Defining and delivering the security engineering roadmap aligned to technology strategy and enterprise risk appetite
* Developing talent in line with G-Research values, modelling leadership behaviours, coaching teams to their strengths and fostering a supportive environment
Security architecture and engineering
* Driving secure design and implementation across on-premises and cloud environments
* Overseeing advanced security capabilities such as endpoint protection, identity and access management, encryption, network and application security
* Leading threat modelling and vulnerability management efforts
Governance, risk and compliance
* Aligning security engineering with internal controls, regulatory obligations and industry best practice
* Supporting audits, assessments and compliance initiatives in collaboration with the CTO, operations and engineering teams
Incident response and resilience
* Contributing to technical incident response, including containment, investigation and
* remediation
* Collaborating on resilience and business continuity strategies to protect critical assets and operations
Collaboration and stakeholder management
* Acting as a subject matter expert across technology and business teams
* Communicating security risks and priorities effectively to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
* Promoting a culture of security awareness and partnership across the organisation
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen and a deep understanding of engineering, security, risk and governance frameworks appropriate for our environment.
Skills and experience:
* Extensive experience in cybersecurity with at least five years in a security engineering leadership role
* Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise security engineering solutions
* Deep understanding of security and risk management principles and secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
* Experience working in a financial services, investment management or family office environment
* Familiarity with modern and legacy architectures and DevSecOps practices
* Ability to work with team members well, with humility, respect and care for others
Preferred:
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or GIAC
* Exposure to privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA, and financial compliance requirements
* Experience with insider threat programs, data loss prevention (DLP) and zero-trust security models
* Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
* High level of discretion and integrity
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-trust, and confidential environment
Why should you apply?
* Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
* Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
* 30 days’ annual leave
* 9% company pension contributions
* Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
* Comprehensive healthcareand life assurance
* Monthly company events
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance
* Industries
Financial Services and Capital Markets
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