A leading global financial institution operating in the EMEA region has partnered with us to identify an experienced AVP level Cybersecurity Threat & Response Specialist to strengthen their Cyber Security and Incident Response capabilities. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded cyber team within a well-established Financial Services Organisation that is investing heavily in its defensive security posture.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a high-performing security function within the second line of defence, focused on proactive monitoring, detection, and incident response across the organisation's infrastructure and application stack. This is a hands-on technical role, ideal for someone with strong SIEM and threat detection experience who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated financial services setting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead incident response investigations across diverse technologies and business areas Analyse logs and alerts to identify patterns of suspicious behaviour and report findings to senior stakeholders Build and enhance detection rules, use-cases, and playbooks within the SIEM environment Support threat hunting activities and contribute to the development of the Threat Intelligence capability Collaborate with internal teams and third parties to mitigate risks uncovered during investigations and assessments Enhance monitoring capabilities by integrating IOCs and developing detection strategies aligned to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Support and mature vulnerability management processes and remediation tracking Provide security advisory support across the wider IT function

Required Experience

Solid track record in incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring within complex environments Proficiency with forensics tools, SIEM platforms, and packet inspection technologies (eg Wireshark, Suricata) Familiarity with threat modelling techniques (Kill Chain, MITRE, Diamond Model) Comfortable working across Windows, Linux/Unix, and hybrid/cloud-based environments Exposure to banking or other regulated industries is highly desirable Strong grasp of vulnerability management principles, threat intelligence, and response frameworks (eg NIST, COBIT) Understanding of CIS benchmarks, SSL inspection, and encryption methodologies Security certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, or GCFA

Salary: Up to £75,000 + bonus + package

Level: AVP

Location: London (good work from home options available)

If you are interested in this Cybersecurity Threat & Response Specialist position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.