Information Security Manager

William Alexander Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty insurer is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead their information security programme in London. This role offers a salary of up to £75,000 and requires 2-3 days in the office each week. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and a proven track record in regulated financial services.

Benefits

Salary up to £75,000

Benefits and bonuses

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in information security leadership, ideally in regulated financial services.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and FCA standards.
• Experience in risk management and governance, leading regulatory reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and improvement of an information security programme.
• Provide oversight across cybersecurity and compliance in a regulated environment.

Skills

Information security leadership

Cybersecurity frameworks knowledge

Risk management

Security tooling and operations

Strong leadership capabilities

Strategic mindset

Tools

SIEM

IAM

DLP

EDR

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global specialty insurer, is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of a modern, business-aligned information security programme. This is a key leadership role, providing strategic oversight across cybersecurity, compliance, risk governance, and incident response in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution and continuous improvement of an information security programme aligned to business objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight across cybersecurity, compliance, risk governance, and incident response in a regulated environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A proven track record in information security leadership, ideally within regulated financial services
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC, and regulatory standards including FCA, PRA, GDPR, and SOX
• Demonstrable experience in risk management, governance, and audit readiness - with confidence leading regulatory or third-party reviews
• Hands-on familiarity with security tooling and operations (e.g., SIEM, IAM, DLP, EDR), plus strong collaboration with technical teams to implement effective controls
• Strong leadership capabilities to build and scale a security team, drive awareness across the business, and report effectively to senior stakeholders
• A proactive, structured, and strategic mindset - with the ability to balance tactical priorities and long-term security goals

Benefits & Logistics

This is a permanent opportunity paying up to £75,000 with benefits & bonuses on top. The successful candidate will need to be in the London office 2-3 days per week!

The processing and use by us of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.

We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach.

When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.