Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Benchmark Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investments group in the UK is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to enhance its cyber security function. This role involves analyzing threat intelligence and shaping risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in a financial services environment and a proactive mindset. Industry certifications are desirable. Competitive salary and flexible working model offered.

Benefits

Discretionary performance related bonus

Flexible benefits (gym discounts, etc.)

Blended working model (office + remote)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber threat intelligence within large financial services or corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise threat intelligence frameworks and attacker TTPs.
• Hands-on expertise with various security tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze threat intelligence to mitigate risks.
• Translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Support proactive threat hunting and incident response activities.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Industry certifications (CEH, OSCP, etc.)

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Firewalls

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Private healthcare, Discretionary performance related bonus, Flexible benefits (gym discounts, season ticket loans, employee discount portal) A blended working model (Edinburgh office + remote flexibility)

We're working with a leading Investments group who are looking for a talented Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their growing cyber security function. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high impact role where you’ll be at the forefront of protecting a complex, global business from evolving cyber threats.

As a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role within a specialist CTI team that supports the wider Cyber Security Operations function. In this position, your work will directly shape how the organisation identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on its overall security posture. You’ll take ownership of gathering and analysing threat intelligence, staying ahead of emerging TTPs, and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights for both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to industry forums, support proactive threat hunting, and assist in incident response activities, working collaboratively with in-house teams and external partners to strengthen defences against evolving cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in cyber threat intelligence within a large financial services, asset management, or global corporate environment, coupled with a strong understanding of enterprise threat intelligence frameworks, attacker TTPs, and IoCs. You’ll have hands-on expertise with threat intelligence platforms and a range of security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls, as well as familiarity with common enterprise technologies such as Microsoft, Linux, VMware, and Citrix, alongside cloud environments like Azure and AWS. Industry certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP, CTIA, CPTIA, CRTIA, or GCTI are highly desirable but not essential. Most importantly, you’ll demonstrate a proactive mindset with the ability to translate complex intelligence into clear, actionable outcomes.