Group Director, Security Architecture
Core
Lead the Cyber Security Architecture team to define security patterns, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure financial applications meet regulatory security standards.
Role type
Senior IC security architect (application security focus) with leadership responsibilities
Builds
Secure design patterns, reference architectures, and governance reviews for financial applications
Domain
Financial services / Cyber security / Application security
Required skills
Application security architecture, Enterprise architecture, Technology strategy, Cloud security, Security regulations compliance, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning, Budget management, Incident response
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISMP, CISM, TOGAF, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing
Technologies
Trading systems, Market data systems, Low latency technology, Cloud platforms, Agile practices, Deployment pipelines
Responsibilities
Lead strategy execution and KPI achievement for the Security Architecture team; Manage performance and development of architects; Define architecture principles, policies, and standards; Conduct security reviews of complex financial systems; Engage with regulators and industry bodies; Lead security engagement on major transformation programs.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture
