Information Security Consultant

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Job Introduction

Operates in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager.

As Handelsbanken plc grows and modernises our business, it is essential that there is clear alignment from the Information & Cyber Security Strategy to support top-class and secure business outcomes. Whilst the strategy sets out the intended direction for Privacy and Information & Cyber Security, this is not a static position. The evolution of Cyber threats continues to challenge organisations globally; it is therefore essential that there is room for the organisation to pivot Security direction and requirements at any point as threats evolve.

To support this objective, we are looking for a talented colleague who is passionate about Information & Cyber Security. They will be required to review current state across all of our capabilities and help direct strategic outcomes to ensure the organisation stays secure. This requires interaction across the wider IT teams as well as close and directive work within the UKTI team.

Main Responsibilities

• Review the “current state” of the Security Capabilities and ensure alignment across all of the measures to ensure an accurate position is understood.
• Work with Capability owners to confirm the “to-be” position for the capabilities, thus ensuring the gaps are clearly documented and understood.
• Consolidate both the UKTI & Wider plan deliveries to ensure the Information Security & Cyber Strategy is delivered.
• Provide appropriate specialist advice to the teams involved in delivering Strategic outcomes, including any potential changes to scope that may happen through the lifespan.
• Manage the Strategic Delivery Plan throughout the year ensuring all of the contributing deliverables are represented and presented to the UKTI Management Team on a monthly basis.
• Contribute to Group interactions on the overall delivery of the Strategy. Consider and ensure alignment between Group and plc.

Ideal Candidate

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• Solid experience in analysis work
• Good understanding of what it takes to build and maintain an effective Strategy plan
• Plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects effectively
• Pragmatic, and effectively balances risk and control requirements with commercial drivers
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Positive, collaborative and builds and maintains effective relationship with others
• Able to influence decision making to surface and mitigate issues and risks across a wide range of stakeholders

Company Information

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information.

At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

• We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.
• A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds).

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Banking