Security Operations Engineer

The purpose of this role is to operate, optimise, and continuously improve core security operations and data governance capabilities within a financial services environment, ensuring the protection of sensitive client data, transactions, and digital assets while maintaining compliance with regulatory and data protection standards., * Operate and optimise core security operations tooling (SIEM, DLP, IAM, endpoint protection) to safeguard systems and data

• Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs and dashboards to measure detection effectiveness, incident response performance, data protection posture, and compliance
• Own and support Microsoft Purview capabilities including Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Data Lifecycle Management, and Insider Risk Management.
• Support enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with FCA, GDPR, and internal data governance standards
• Conduct regular risk assessments, threat hunting, and vulnerability management to identify, track, and remediate security risks across cloud, endpoint, identity, and data platforms
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, data governance, and IT teams to maintain robust security controls, support audit readiness, and strengthen operational resilience
• Support and participate in security incident response and investigations, ensuring rapid containment, remediation, and recovery.

• Proven experience in security operations within financial services such as banking, insurance, or asset management
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (FCA, GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security and compliance platforms including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Defender suite, and Entra ID
• Security Operations (SecOps) expertise covering monitoring, triage, investigation, and incident response
• Microsoft Sentinel for advanced SIEM, SOAR, and threat detection use cases
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) including privileged access management and Zero Trust principles
• Endpoint, email, and cloud threat protection using Microsoft and other security platforms
• Cloud security across Azure and AWS in hybrid financial environments
• Effective problem-solving skills in high-pressure operational environments
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.

We are looking for those of you who wish to grow with us as a business and support our strong growth plans. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and range of benefits., * Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service.

• Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.

• Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.

• Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year's service.

• Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.

• Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals.

• Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses.

An opportunity to join AFH Wealth Management, one of the UK's leading independent financial advisory and wealth management firms.