InfoSec and Data Risk Analyst

InfoSec and Data Risk Analyst

Become a member of Operational and Technology Risk team as InfoSec and Data Risk Analyst and gain a comprehensive understanding of how our company manages risk. Contribute to ensuring that IG is well-prepared to handle information security and data management risks. Join the risk team in one of the leading Fintech companies.

So who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your role in the Team's success 

You will join the central Technology and Operational Risk team, engaging in daily activities related to fostering information security and data protection risk culture and awareness, helping manage operational risks, supporting information security and data protection policy implementation, and governance tasks. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders across the globe, helping you to understand operational risk model and risk management principles, modern technologies and IT processes.

What you’ll do

• Providing oversight and assurance over first-line information security, data protection, and data governance activities
• Assess existing control environment through walkthroughs and testing
• Recommend improvements to strengthen security and data protection controls
• Monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies
• Reviewing incidents and events to identify patterns requiring attention in both security and data management
• Supporting Information System Security Policy and Data Governance Policy reviews to ensure currency
• Providing guidance on information security, data protection, and data governance matters
• Supporting the preparation Committees documentation and reporting 

What you'll need for this role

• Strong understanding of Cyber Security, Information Security, and Data Protection domains
• At minimum 3 years in the role in global financial organization
• Knowledge of Information Security frameworks and standards
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective senior stakeholder communication skills
• Certifications in Information Security and Data Governance preferred.

While there are many profiles of people who work at IG – across all roles, we’re looking for a few common traits:

• You are curious about our product and the technology that sits behind it;
• You care about our clients, and you are hungry to improve their user experience;
• You are impatient about driving change and willing to deliver at pace;
• You are not afraid of the complexity of financial regulation and want to learn & grow your expertise;
• and You are a creative problem solver capable of innovating and thinking big. 

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth; 
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work. 

• Home office equipment reimbursement  
• Performance relate bonus
• Private medical cover for you and your family/partner (Medicover)
• Multikafeteria system (you can choose a multisport card, vouchers, etc.) 
• Life insurance (Generali) 
• LinkedIn Learning platform free access
• Share Plans for Employees
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse, and inclusive culture  
• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform
• Well-being events as well as Employee Assistance Programme
• Summer picnic, New Year party and other social events  
• 3 additional days off a year - 1 to celebrate your Birthday and 2 for voluntary work
• App-based parking spots booking system
• Stretching sessions
• Wellbeing weeks

Learn more about the Perks here!

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!