Group Director, Security Architecture
Core
Lead the Cyber Security Architecture team to design and enforce security patterns, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure security is built into complex financial applications across the group.
Role type
Senior IC security architect (application security focus) with leadership responsibilities
Builds
Secure design patterns, reference architectures, and governance reviews for financial market infrastructure
Domain
Financial services / Cyber security / Application security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Application security architecture, Enterprise architecture, Technology strategy, Cloud security, Security reviews, Financial market infrastructure knowledge, Agile practices, Automation, Stakeholder management, Team leadership, Budget planning
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISMP, CISM, TOGAF, Experience with DORA/LPM regulations, Experience in mergers and acquisitions, Experience with large-scale technology transformations
Technologies
Cloud, Trading systems, Market data systems, Low latency technology, Automation 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 systems; Build relationships with vendors, regulators, and industry bodies; Ensure projects meet critical security regulations (DORA, LPM); Lead security engagement on major transformation programs.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on architecture
