We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.
From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.
Every breakthrough is built on strong foundations. In our cyber security team, you’ll work across disciplines to drive the strategy, culture and structure that enable our success.
Take the next step in your career.
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
Behavioural Competencies
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 healthcare and life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly company events
