Information Security Regulatory Support Lead

Huxley Associates; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Financial Services is seeking a Lead Security Controls Assessor for a fully remote role focused on NIS2 readiness. This position involves leading regulatory assurance activities and assessing existing security processes against NIS2 standards. Ideal candidates have experience in security assessment and regulatory compliance within complex financial environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading security assessments and aligning with NIS2 regulations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory assurance frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to NIS2 readiness and regulatory assurance.
• Assess existing policies and processes against NIS2.
• Conduct entity-specific assessments and assurance testing.

Skills

Security controls assessment

Regulatory compliance

NIS2 alignment

Job description

Lead Security Controls Assessor - NIS2 Readiness (Financial Services)

Contract Type: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Rate: 550/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Fully Remote

My client, a leading organisation in the Financial Services sector, is currently seeking two experienced contractors to join their Security Controls Assessor team. This is a strategic initiative focused on preparing for the upcoming NIS2 regulation, with a strong emphasis on regulatory assurance and cross-entity alignment.

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact regulatory programme within a complex, multi-entity financial environment. If you\'re experienced in security controls assessment, regulatory compliance, and NIS2 alignment, this role offers both strategic influence and operational depth.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and support activities related to NIS2 readiness and regulatory assurance

• Assess existing policies, standards, processes, and technical environments against NIS2 and other relevant frameworks

• Conduct entity-specific assessments and asset-level assurance testing

• Assist with NIS2 registration processes and incident reporting readiness across multiple entities

• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units, project teams, and EGSO to ensure cohesive support

• Document the organisation\'s regulatory posture, ISRG priorities, gaps, risks, and sustainability of compliance efforts

• Provide regular updates to the EMAP Information Security Regulatory Governance Specialist