Cyber Analyst: Commercial Bank

Cyber Security Lead

Location: London, Birmingham, or Sheffield

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days a week in the office)

Contract Length: 6-month contract

Pay Rate: £232 per day (PAYE) or £310.50 per day (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: Not required

About the Role

A Cyber Security Lead is required to join a commercial banking division on a 6-month contract.

The successful candidate will help safeguard systems, protect customer data, and ensure full compliance with financial industry regulations. Working alongside technical specialists, senior management, and external partners, the role holder will put security plans into action and maintain robust risk controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Security: Assists in carrying out cyber security plans, ensuring daily practices align with business goals and safety standards.

• Stakeholder Communication: Explains technical security topics clearly to senior management, board members, regulators, and partner organisations.

• Risk & Compliance: Advises senior staff on cyber risks and ensures adherence to standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and FCA rules. Acts as a primary point of contact during audits.

• Governance & Reporting: Prepares clear, straightforward reports and updates for leadership committees.

• Incident Response: Supports the management of security incidents and helps maintain emergency response plans.

• Process Improvement: Reviews existing security tools and processes to identify continuous improvements.

• Policies & Training: Helps shape security guidelines and raises awareness across the organisation to keep operational risk low.

Candidate Requirements

• Education & Certifications: A degree in a technology discipline (or equivalent practical experience). An industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC is preferred.

• Industry Knowledge: Solid practical understanding of security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and FCA guidelines.

• Experience: A proven background in delivering cyber security initiatives, ideally within financial or commercial services.

• Communication: Strong ability to explain complex technical issues in simple terms to non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel between business locations on occasion if required.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.