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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Security Assurance Lead - **Company:** Financial Conduct Authority - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £57,000.0 - £77,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Control, Data Discovery, Data Governance, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Data Stores, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Data Management, Data Logging, Cyber Threat Analysis, Data Lakes, Data Lineage, Virtual Agents - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/security-lead/financial-conduct-authority-job107907726 ## About the Role Minimum: * Proven experience leading a data security, cyber security, information security or assurance capability within a complex organisation, including building, developing and maturing teams, operating models and security capabilities * Demonstrable experience designing, implementing and assuring data security controls and frameworks across SaaS, cloud and enterprise environments, aligned to recognised frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001 * Strong understanding of data security principles and risks, including data discovery, data lineage, encryption, logging, access control, identity management, data loss prevention and protection against data exposure and exfiltration Essential: * Experience delivering security assurance and risk assessments across applications, cloud platforms, data repositories, AI systems and broader technology environments, supported by continuous monitoring, control health reviews and risk reporting * Experience establishing governance, assurance and control oversight processes, including attestations, control validation, remediation tracking and risk-based prioritisation * Strong expertise in Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities, including data discovery, classification, sensitivity labelling, DLP, Insider Risk Management, DSPM for AI and related E5 functionality * Knowledge of regulatory, legal and compliance requirements relevant to data security and experience translating these into practical controls, assurance activities and risk management outcomes * Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across technology, cyber security, data governance and business teams and to communicate complex security risks and control issues to senior leadership and executive stakeholders * Experience integrating security tooling, telemetry, APIs and automation to improve assurance, risk visibility and control effectiveness across Microsoft, AWS and interconnected technology platforms * Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with experience developing data security roadmaps, identifying emerging risks and driving improvements that strengthen organisational security posture ## Description * Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £57,000 to £77,000 and London from £63,000 to £85,000. (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) * This role is graded as: Lead Associate, Regulatory * Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via * Your internal recruitment contact is Fizah via * Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) is responsible for the management of cyber security at the FCA. 'Cyber security' means the protection of the FCA's data and systems from malicious activity, including theft, damage and disruption, in order that the FCA can deliver its key business functions. C&IR is now part of a new formed Directorate lead by our CISO, Director of Cyber & Operational Resilience Division. ??????The role is based in the Cyber Assurance team, who leads on the FCA & PSR cyber assurance activities working to determine that correct cyber assurance and control measures are in place. The team conducts thorough reviews, analysis and testing to confirm the appropriate security and data controls (whether through technology, process, or behaviour) and the secure operation of the FCA systems and data are in place Role responsibilities * Lead the FCA's Data Security Assurance Framework, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, availability and appropriate use of corporate data, aligned to the FCA's Cyber Risk Management Framework, regulatory, legislative and internal control requirements * Establish and deliver risk-based data security assurance across the FCA's data estate, including M365 security and compliance, cloud platforms, data lakes, AI systems and data repositories, ensuring the identification, assessment and treatment of security and data risks in line with the FCA's Cyber Risk Management Framework and associated tooling * Drive the strategic evolution of the FCAs data security posture management for AI, assessing and assuring technical controls, data exposure and appropriate use across emerging AI capabilities such as MS Co-pilot, Agentic AI and AI-enabled platforms, ensuring security by design, effective data security governance and continuous assurance as the FCAs AI estate evolves * Produce meaningful KPIs, KRIs, risk assessments and management information to support senior management decision-making, alignment with the FCA's Cyber Risk Management Framework and effective second-line Risk and Compliance oversight, while leading issue identification, remediation tracking and validation of corrective actions * Lead and develop the FCA's Data Security Assurance capability, working across technology, cyber security, risk, compliance and data governance teams to embed effective controls throughout the data lifecycle, integrate assurance into the wider cyber risk management ecosystem and support consistent risk reporting, governance and oversight. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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