Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
City, London
Senior Vice President of Risk & Control for Technology International Banking Group - London EMEA HQ Package: Circa 120,000 Base + Bonus + Generous Benefits Hybrid (3 days a week on-site) close to Moorgate tube As a long-established partner and recipient of a supplier award for our delivery into this international banking group, Deerfoot is assisting with a Senior VP Level opportunity where you can shape risk, governance and control across a major technology function. This is a unique role for a high-calibre practitioner who can bridge the gap between deep technical infrastructure environments and executive board reporting, with a clear trajectory to Director level within 12 to 24 months. This role requires a 50/50 balance between strategic evolution and hands-on execution. Acting as a trusted partner and a robust governance function, you will ensure technical risks are accurately identified and remediated while translating complex data into decision-ready insights for executive leadership. What you'll be doing Driving 50/50 strategy and delivery , working line-by-line with infrastructure Product Owners to challenge, identify, and mitigate risks while building practical end-of-life roadmaps. Governing the Digital Engineering Risk & Control framework , ensuring alignment with wider Technology risk appetite, operational resilience, BCP, and EMEA strategies. Producing high-quality board packs and executive summaries , translating detailed technical risks into concise, high-level reporting for MD-level leadership and risk committees. Partnering with Product, Platform, Cyber Security, IT Risk and Internal Audit teams to assess risks arising from new product implementations and change activities. Managing audits, assurance activity, loss events and control checks across the infrastructure estate, ensuring product teams are held to account. Operating initially as a senior individual contributor with the mandate, capability, and vision to introduce line management and scale the team as the function matures. What you'll need Substantial experience managing risk within IT infrastructure environments (covering the infrastructure stack, networks, and storage) within financial services or a similarly large, regulated estate. The technical credibility and confidence to challenge , ensuring you understand the environment well enough to robustly challenge technical teams and product owners. Exceptional stakeholder management skills , with the ability to navigate smoothly between technical floor-level details and executive-level presentations. Hands-on experience with delivery and execution in a lean team environment; this is a role for a doer who can drive solutions, not a purely advisory consultant. Familiarity with technology risk frameworks, controls, and compliance requirements relevant to a major banking infrastructure environment. Strong line management capability , with the desire to take on people management responsibilities as the team expands. Qualifications Desirable: CRISC, CISA, CISM, ITIL, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating a transition from a technical infrastructure background into risk and control. Why this role stands out This is a pivotal role with massive internal visibility, offering a direct path to a Director position within 12 to 24 months as the department continues its upward growth trajectory. If you are a senior risk professional who misses being close to the detail and wants the autonomy to evolve a function from the ground up, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic influence and tangible delivery. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Vice President of Risk & Control for Technology International Banking Group - London EMEA HQ Package: Circa 120,000 Base + Bonus + Generous Benefits Hybrid (3 days a week on-site) close to Moorgate tube As a long-established partner and recipient of a supplier award for our delivery into this international banking group, Deerfoot is assisting with a Senior VP Level opportunity where you can shape risk, governance and control across a major technology function. This is a unique role for a high-calibre practitioner who can bridge the gap between deep technical infrastructure environments and executive board reporting, with a clear trajectory to Director level within 12 to 24 months. This role requires a 50/50 balance between strategic evolution and hands-on execution. Acting as a trusted partner and a robust governance function, you will ensure technical risks are accurately identified and remediated while translating complex data into decision-ready insights for executive leadership. What you'll be doing Driving 50/50 strategy and delivery , working line-by-line with infrastructure Product Owners to challenge, identify, and mitigate risks while building practical end-of-life roadmaps. Governing the Digital Engineering Risk & Control framework , ensuring alignment with wider Technology risk appetite, operational resilience, BCP, and EMEA strategies. Producing high-quality board packs and executive summaries , translating detailed technical risks into concise, high-level reporting for MD-level leadership and risk committees. Partnering with Product, Platform, Cyber Security, IT Risk and Internal Audit teams to assess risks arising from new product implementations and change activities. Managing audits, assurance activity, loss events and control checks across the infrastructure estate, ensuring product teams are held to account. Operating initially as a senior individual contributor with the mandate, capability, and vision to introduce line management and scale the team as the function matures. What you'll need Substantial experience managing risk within IT infrastructure environments (covering the infrastructure stack, networks, and storage) within financial services or a similarly large, regulated estate. The technical credibility and confidence to challenge , ensuring you understand the environment well enough to robustly challenge technical teams and product owners. Exceptional stakeholder management skills , with the ability to navigate smoothly between technical floor-level details and executive-level presentations. Hands-on experience with delivery and execution in a lean team environment; this is a role for a doer who can drive solutions, not a purely advisory consultant. Familiarity with technology risk frameworks, controls, and compliance requirements relevant to a major banking infrastructure environment. Strong line management capability , with the desire to take on people management responsibilities as the team expands. Qualifications Desirable: CRISC, CISA, CISM, ITIL, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating a transition from a technical infrastructure background into risk and control. Why this role stands out This is a pivotal role with massive internal visibility, offering a direct path to a Director position within 12 to 24 months as the department continues its upward growth trajectory. If you are a senior risk professional who misses being close to the detail and wants the autonomy to evolve a function from the ground up, this role offers the perfect balance of strategic influence and tangible delivery. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Purfleet, Essex
Network Security Operations Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Cyber & Network Security Operations Manager to lead an internal security and network operations function. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, managing critical network infrastructure oversight, and driving the organisation's cyber security governance, risk, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with deep technical knowledge of network technologies and cyber security frameworks. You will lead internal security teams, manage strategic suppliers and service providers, and work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure the organisation maintains a robust, resilient, and compliant security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of Security Operations services, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, response, and remediation of cyber threats. Provide oversight and governance of network infrastructure security, availability, resilience, and performance. Lead, develop, and mentor a multidisciplinary team covering cyber security operations and network security functions. Own and drive cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance activities across the organisation. Maintain and enhance security controls aligned to recognised frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and other relevant standards. Manage security incidents, major cyber events, and crisis response activities. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring security requirements support business objectives. Oversee third-party suppliers, SOC providers, and security partners, ensuring service performance and contractual obligations are met. Develop and report on security metrics, risks, compliance status, and operational performance to senior leadership. Support security audits, risk assessments, business continuity, and resilience initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across cyber security operations, processes, and technologies. What You Need You will be a proven cyber security leader with substantial experience managing operational security functions within complex enterprise environments. Essential Experience Significant experience leading Security Operations and SOC services. Demonstrable experience managing cyber security teams and operational security functions. Strong understanding and practical application of ISO 27001 and related governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat management processes. Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation. Experience managing third-party suppliers, managed security service providers, and outsourced SOC partners. Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and security governance practices. Experience developing security strategies, policies, standards, and operational procedures. Technical Knowledge Solid technical understanding of network technologies, including: TCP/IP, routing and switching Firewalls and network segmentation VPN technologies Network monitoring and performance management Cloud networking and hybrid environments IDS/IPS technologies Secure network architecture principles Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence platforms. Understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques, and defensive security controls. Desirable Qualifications ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor CISSP CISM CCNP Security, CCSP, or equivalent networking/security certifications ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management qualification
Network Security Operations Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Cyber & Network Security Operations Manager to lead an internal security and network operations function. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, managing critical network infrastructure oversight, and driving the organisation's cyber security governance, risk, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with deep technical knowledge of network technologies and cyber security frameworks. You will lead internal security teams, manage strategic suppliers and service providers, and work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure the organisation maintains a robust, resilient, and compliant security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of Security Operations services, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, response, and remediation of cyber threats. Provide oversight and governance of network infrastructure security, availability, resilience, and performance. Lead, develop, and mentor a multidisciplinary team covering cyber security operations and network security functions. Own and drive cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance activities across the organisation. Maintain and enhance security controls aligned to recognised frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and other relevant standards. Manage security incidents, major cyber events, and crisis response activities. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring security requirements support business objectives. Oversee third-party suppliers, SOC providers, and security partners, ensuring service performance and contractual obligations are met. Develop and report on security metrics, risks, compliance status, and operational performance to senior leadership. Support security audits, risk assessments, business continuity, and resilience initiatives. Drive continuous improvement across cyber security operations, processes, and technologies. What You Need You will be a proven cyber security leader with substantial experience managing operational security functions within complex enterprise environments. Essential Experience Significant experience leading Security Operations and SOC services. Demonstrable experience managing cyber security teams and operational security functions. Strong understanding and practical application of ISO 27001 and related governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat management processes. Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation. Experience managing third-party suppliers, managed security service providers, and outsourced SOC partners. Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and security governance practices. Experience developing security strategies, policies, standards, and operational procedures. Technical Knowledge Solid technical understanding of network technologies, including: TCP/IP, routing and switching Firewalls and network segmentation VPN technologies Network monitoring and performance management Cloud networking and hybrid environments IDS/IPS technologies Secure network architecture principles Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence platforms. Understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques, and defensive security controls. Desirable Qualifications ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor CISSP CISM CCNP Security, CCSP, or equivalent networking/security certifications ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management qualification
