Security Analyst

Monzo Bank; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative banking solutions is seeking a proactive Security Analyst to enhance security controls and protect information assets. The role involves collaboration with engineers and analysts on various security projects, addressing challenges like data protection and emerging threats. Ideal candidates are passionate about security, technically curious, and possess problem-solving skills, with experience in financial services being a plus. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible hours and a learning budget.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work options

£1,000 annual learning budget

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of security concepts and best practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects and reading technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to security projects across various domains.
• Participate in the full project lifecycle of security controls.
• Advise colleagues on security standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Security+

CySA+

CISM

Job description

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About Monzo

We’re on a mission to make money work for everyone. Moving away from traditional banking, we offer a range of financial products including personal and business accounts, joint accounts, youth accounts, and credit cards in the UK. Our goal is to solve problems and change lives through innovative banking solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive, technically-minded, and organized Security Analyst to join Monzo's Security team. You will work on infrastructure, application, and information security projects, collaborating with engineers and analysts to enhance our security controls and protect our information assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute to security projects across various domains such as identity management and incident response.
2. Participate in the full project lifecycle, from requirements to deployment of security controls.
3. Address security challenges like data protection and emerging threats with practical solutions.
4. Support the development of new security products and improvements.
5. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other teams to embed security best practices.
6. Advise colleagues on security standards and foster a security-conscious culture.
7. Manage access controls, ensuring least privilege principles are maintained.
8. Continuously improve security controls as Monzo grows, maintaining a learning mindset.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about security and eager to learn.
• Technically curious with problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of security concepts and best practices.
• Experience managing multiple projects and reading technical documentation.
• Proactive, communicative, and a team player.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is a plus, along with security certifications like Security+, CySA+, or CISM.

Benefits & Application Process

Salary: £40,800 - £50,000 + benefits, including flexible hours, remote work options, a £1,000 annual learning budget, and more.

The application involves three steps: recruiter call, hiring manager interview, and technical/behavioral assessments, typically completed in 2-3 weeks.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, even if you don’t meet every requirement.