Information Security Regulatory Support Lead

Huxley Associates; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Security Controls Assessor for a 6-month rolling contract. This fully remote role involves leading strategic initiatives for NIS2 readiness in the financial services sector. Candidates should have experience in security controls assessment, regulatory compliance, and effective stakeholder collaboration. The position offers both strategic influence and operational depth in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in security controls assessment in a financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks including NIS2.
• Experience with documenting regulatory posture and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support activities related to NIS2 readiness and regulatory assurance.
• Assess existing policies and standards against NIS2 frameworks.
• Document the organisation's regulatory posture and compliance efforts.

Skills

Security controls assessment

Regulatory compliance

NIS2 alignment

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

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.

Key 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

Opportunity & Scope

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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