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 new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The role
This role sits within the Security Advisory function and reports to the Security Advisory Manager, working alongside a team of experienced security architects.
You’ll play a key part in shaping secure solutions by partnering closely with first-line teams across the business. Embedded within different functions, you’ll help drive positive business outcomes by providing expert security guidance where it matters most.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Providing detailed technical design advice on relevant business projects and/or programmes of work
Assessing the security of in-house and third-party applications, services, infrastructure and processes
Making technical security recommendations to improve the security of new or existing applications, services, infrastructure and processes
Assisting developers and systems administrators in designing and evaluating secure solutions
Reviewing mitigating actions when a design cannot meet security requirements and performing an impact assessment
Undertaking heightened threat modelling when required
Escalating to the Security Business Partner and/or Head of Security any decisions falling outside of the relevant risk appetite of the board
Recognising how security processes can be improved to make G-Research more efficient
Continuing to develop a framework to allow an agile and consistent approach to security assessment and design
Identifying key audit points to ensure future compliance with internal policy/standards or those that are indicators of compromise
Supporting the first line in making appropriate risk management decisions
In addition, the role will continuously engage the first line to embed the three lines of defense approach to security. This will include assisting line one teams in identifying risks to be effectively
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be a capable and hands-on contributor with extensive and demonstrable experience working in security architecture roles. You must be both enthusiastic with a track record of excellence.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Technical cloud security architecture knowledge and experience
Practical experience of threat modelling applications, services and infrastructure
Experience of red, blue or purple team operations
The ability to assimilate complex technical challenges and provide appropriate security advice that delivers the right business outcomes
Practical experience reviewing engineering designs and enhancing security solutions against company standards
Experience of delivering secure designs or security architecture of large projects and programmes
Knowledge and a demonstrable passion for information and technical security, and their technologies
Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage relationships both up and down the organisation
Deep technical knowledge with sufficient confidence about security to make fast but justified decisions
Why should you apply
Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
30 days holiday
9% contributory pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Subsidised gym membership
Monthly company events
Central London office close to 5 stations and 6 tube lines
Subsidised lunches
