Information Security Regulatory Support Lead

Huxley; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is looking for a Lead Security Controls Assessor to join their team on a 6-month rolling contract. This fully remote role focuses on NIS2 readiness and regulatory assurance, requiring expertise in security controls assessment and compliance. The ideal candidate will lead assessments, document the regulatory posture, and collaborate across multiple entities to ensure alignment. This is an excellent opportunity to influence a high-impact regulatory program.

Qualifications

• Experience in security controls assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of NIS2 and related frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security controls assessment

Regulatory compliance

NIS2 alignment

Stakeholder collaboration

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.

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

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.

Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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