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Cyber GRC Assessor

Join a team where Purpose drives everything we do, Ambition fuels our growth, Trust builds our foundation, and Respect shapes our culture.

We're not just hiring — we're inviting you to build the future with us. If you're curious, driven, and ready to leave your mark, this is your invitation to make your next move.

Contract: permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week is full time. Where possible, we are open to considering part time/flexible working patterns. Please let us know in your application your desired working pattern.

Salary: London from £53,833 - £60,000 (Dependent on experience). Other locations from £47,470 - £53,000 (Dependent on experience)

Location: London/ Coventry

Reporting to: Cyber Security Manager

By joining our team, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds – hybrid working and the collaboration of a great office environment. Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office. As well as extensive opportunities for personal and career development.

About Us:

The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers, or small businesses, and their financial service providers.

What You’ll Do:

As a Cyber GRC Assessor you will assess and report on cyber risk focussing attention on our people, processes and technology. You will ensure our cybersecurity meets legal, regulatory, and internal standards. This role involves auditing security measures internally as well as externally across our supply chain. You will be identifying gaps, recommend improvements, and collaborating across teams to assure compliance with our Cyber Risk Framework.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills and capabilities. You’ll have to meet the following minimum criteria:

Minimum Criteria –

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• Proven experience in conducting internal assessments or audits in the cyber security or IT domain.

• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, compliance standards, and regulations.

• Experience with conducting third party risk assessment and their associated products.

What you’ll bring?

• Ideally, some professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or other relevant certifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document findings and interact with stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple assessments simultaneously.

• Ability to interpret and apply legal, and industry guidelines related to cyber security.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values

• Flexibility Work your way — remote, hybrid, or in-office

• Wellbeing [Health plan, gym memberships, mental health support]

• Growth We invest in your future with [courses, mentorship, promotions]

• Culture Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun.

We also offer an attractive, competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people. Here’s a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:

• 25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy extra or sell days

• Generous pension

• Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave

• Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, virtual GP, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few

• Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others

• Gym membership discounts, and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in London only

Let’s Make This Easy.

Please attach a copy of your CV as part of your application.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete a telephone screening and/or an online assessment as the next stage of the assessment process.

Due to high application numbers this advert may end earlier than the date specified, so please don't delay and apply now! Closing date for applications is Monday 15th June.

A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted to the first stage of the assessment process.

The Financial Ombudsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team We view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities. Please click on the link below to find out more

https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values/diversity-inclusion

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