Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
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 Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The role
As a Security Risk Analyst at G-Research, you will report to the Security Risk Oversight Lead and play a vital role as an integral member of our Risk Team.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Understanding - and quickly synthesising - information on new technologies across hardware and software to enable the business to make informed decisions on strategic roadmaps
Conducting threat models and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, evaluating the business impact and recommending mitigation strategies to reduce identified risks
Ensuring security controls are fit-for-purpose with respect to updates and changes to the technology landscape
Driving thematic reviews of processes and controls to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
Proactively prioritising and tracking findings to ensure remediation actions are taken in a timely manner
Providing oversight, guidance and assurance that supports the continual improvement of security risk management across the organisation
Ensuring managed services continuously meet our security requirements, including vendor and supply chain, data centre providers and SaaS services
Building effective working relationships with service, risk and control owners across the organisation, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and accountabilities
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced candidate with a balanced knowledge of security architecture and risk management.
The ideal candidate will have:
Extensive and demonstrable experience in security, with a preference for fintech, or technology companies
Knowledge and proficiency in information security frameworks, such as CIS, ISO 27000 or NIST
Subject matter expertise in at least one security domain, for example, security & risk management, cryptography, security assessment and testing, identity and access management and security detection/response/forensics
Cloud security knowledge and experience
Ability to undertake threat models and risk assessments and communicate their findings
Experience in applying quantitative and qualitative methodologies for calculating security risk
Drive, enthusiasm and the ability to think outside of the box to identify suitable approaches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report and present across the organisation
Strong analytical, organisational and relationship building skills, as well as the confidence to challenge positively
Enthusiasm and the drive to learn and develop new skills and knowledge
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
