Senior Vulnerability Manager/Cyber Security Operations

General information

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Type of role

Professional

Type of contract

Permanent

Remaining openings

1

Description & Requirements

For our Innovation & Technology department in London we are looking to hire a:

Vulnerability Management Manager, Full Time, Permanent Position - London, UK

Innovation & Technology @ Berenberg

In an era where digitalisation and modern IT infrastructure is revolutionizing banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you as an IT professional will work closely with our business units. Our technology teams offer you an environment that will present you with exciting challenges - be it through the support and further development of legacy systems or the introduction of modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and highly automated trading applications.

Your Role in the team:

We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Manager to lead and coordinate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities across Berenberg. They will ensure our systems, applications, and network infrastructure are protected from threats, manage penetration testing efforts, and work closely with IT, development, and risk management teams to embed vulnerability management into our wider security strategy. This is a proactive, hands-on role for someone with strong vulnerability management experience in financial services, who is ready to help shape our security policies and procedures. The role will report to the Head of Cyber Security Operations.

What will you do?

• Vulnerability Assessment: Lead regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• Risk Analysis: Analyse and prioritise vulnerabilities by criticality and potential impact to the organisation.
• Remediation Coordination: Work with IT, development, and other teams to develop and implement timely remediation plans.
• Reporting: Produce clear reports on assessment findings, risk analysis, and remediation status.
• Threat Intelligence: Stay current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities and apply this to continuously improve our vulnerability management programme.
• Compliance: Ensure activities meet relevant regulatory requirements and support related audits.

Who are we looking for?

• 5-7 years' experience in vulnerability management, ideally within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools (e.g. Nessus, Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7) and network/application security practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives to completion

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

Apply online now to join our team - we look forward to receiving your application!

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.

We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We're an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You'll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business - Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.