Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist

Vanquis; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays (rising to 30)

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Enhanced family leave

Paid time off for fertility treatment

Work abroad opportunities

Paid birthday leave

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Self-pay Denplan & optional Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Vanquis is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst located in Bradford to report directly to the Cyber Threat Intelligence leadership team. In this role, you will identify, analyse, and communicate cyber threats affecting the organisation and its customers.

You will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations and delivering clear intelligence reports that empower various teams to enhance their security practices. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and a variety of employee benefits to support wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SIEM platforms and threat intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of networking and security principles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse and communicate cyber threats impacting the organisation.
• Conduct OSINT and dark web investigations.
• Produce actionable intelligence reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Experience within Cyber Threat Intelligence

Knowledge of threat intelligence methodologies

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence tools

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bradford, Chatham, Petersfield, London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (usually a couple of days a week in the office).

We welcome part‑time and flexible arrangements and will aim to match your current flexibility where possible.

What We Offer

We care about your wellbeing, not just your work. Our benefits are designed to support your life, your health and your growth:

• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 30) + buy/sell up to 5 days + swap up to 4 bank holidays.
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Family Leave: Enhanced maternity and 4 weeks’ paternity from day‑one, shared parental leave, paid neonatal care leave and support for adoption and surrogacy.
• Fertility Support: Paid time off for fertility treatment and appointments, available to birth parents and partners, with confidential support and flexible adjustments where needed.
• Workations: Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries.
• Birthday Leave: Your birthday off—paid.
• Learning: Access to LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues.
• Financial Wellbeing: Free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Self‑pay Denplan & optional Private Medical Insurance.

The Role

Reporting into the Cyber Threat Intelligence leadership team, you will play a key role in identifying, analysing and communicating cyber threats impacting the organisation and customers.

As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you’ll support the full threat intelligence lifecycle — from intelligence collection and analysis through to dissemination and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with Security Operations, Incident Response, Fraud, Risk and Technology teams to deliver actionable intelligence that strengthens the organisation’s security posture.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver intelligence collection, analysis and reporting activities across a range of cyber threat sources.
• Conduct OSINT and dark web investigations to identify emerging threats and malicious activity.
• Correlate threat data from SIEMs, feeds and security tooling to support detection and response activities.
• Produce clear, actionable intelligence reports and briefings for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Incident Response and Risk teams to strengthen cyber defence capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Operations or a related cyber security environment.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence methodologies, OSINT investigations and threat analysis techniques.
• Experience working with SIEM platforms, threat intelligence tools and security data sources.
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles and common attack frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present insights clearly.

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value everyone’s unique background, identity and experience, and we’re committed to a workplace where all colleagues can thrive. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we’ll be happy to help.