Threat Researcher

CFC Underwriting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in cyber risk is looking for a Threat Researcher in London. In this role, you will tackle complex cybersecurity challenges, analyze claims data to identify trends, and develop solutions to enhance customer defenses. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of cybersecurity principles, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation in the field. This permanent full-time position promises a dynamic working environment with a focus on proactive risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and attack methods.
• Experience in incident handling or technical consulting.
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Tackle cybersecurity challenges impacting organizations.
• Analyze cyber claims datasets for emerging threats.
• Develop vulnerability scans and detection techniques.
• Create processes for operationalizing cybersecurity initiatives.
• Use threat intelligence to identify risks.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to help customers mitigate risks.
• Share insights across the organization.

Skills

Understanding cybersecurity principles

Incident handling

Client engagement

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Job description

Threat Researcher

Department: Global Security Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Description

Join a global leader at the forefront of cyber risk innovation. With over 80,000 cyber policyholders across more than 60 countries, we operate the largest specialist team of cyber underwriters in the London market. We’re expanding our Cyber Threat Analysis capability to stay ahead of emerging threats - and we’re looking for a Threat Researcher who’s ready to tackle complex challenges at scale.

About the role

In this role, you’ll work across the business to connect real‑world cyber risks with claims data, uncover patterns, and design strategies that reduce exposure for our insureds. You’ll investigate emerging vulnerabilities, analyse how attacks unfold, and develop technical solutions that identify security weaknesses across customer environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Tackling cutting‑edge cybersecurity challenges that impact tens of thousands of organisations.
• Analysing cyber claims datasets to identify emerging threats and trends.
• Developing proof‑of‑concept vulnerability scans and detection techniques.
• Creating scalable, repeatable processes to operationalise CTA initiatives.
• Using external threat intelligence sources to identify immediate risks to customers.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including underwriters.
• Providing expert guidance to customers to help them understand and mitigate risks.
• Sharing research, insights, and threat intelligence across the organisation.
• Ensuring the CTA team remains at the forefront of proactive cyber risk reduction.

About you

You’re someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, creative thinking, and client engagement. You understand how attackers operate, you enjoy digging into data to uncover patterns, and you’re motivated by helping organisations strengthen their defences.

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• A strong technical understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
• Experience in incident handling, technical consulting, or another client‑facing security role.
• The creativity to develop novel approaches to vulnerability detection and risk reduction.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical findings for non‑technical audiences.
• A passion for staying ahead of emerging threats and contributing to industry‑leading innovation.

Core Values

Love what you do:

We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers.

Challenge everything:

We’re never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better.

Have fun, be good:

Insurance is a serious business, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.