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# Cyber Security Risk & Assurance Lead

- **Company:** Hampshire Trust Bank
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £57,771
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5954686724

## About the Role

* Experience in cyber risk oversight, policy governance, control assurance and remediation management within a regulated environment
 * Experience conducting cyber security assessments and vendor due diligence reviews
 * Experience managing assurance reviews, audits and remediation activities
 * Experience working with risk management frameworks and security controls
 * CISSP, CISM or similar cyber security qualification is desirable but not essential

Skills & Attributes

 * Strong understanding of cyber risk and security control effectiveness
 * Ability to translate technical findings into business risks and practical actions
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 * Ability to influence and challenge constructively
 * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
 * Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive actions through to completion
 * Active interest in cyber security, emerging threats and risk management

## Description

This role is responsible for cyber risk management, policy governance, risk assurance activities and third-party cyber risk oversight across the Bank. You'll play a key role in ensuring cyber and information security risks are identified, assessed, reported and appropriately managed, while driving remediation activities through to completion.

Working closely with Technology, Risk, Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management teams, you'll help maintain a strong cyber control environment, support regulatory compliance and provide assurance that security safeguards are operating effectively.

Cyber Security Risk & Governance

 * Oversee cyber and information security risks across the organisation
 * Ensure risks are assessed, reported and escalated appropriately
 * Support reporting to management and governance forums
 * Track risk reduction actions through to completion
 * Maintain cyber and information security policies and standards

Risk Assurance & Controls

 * Own the cyber assurance programme
 * Conduct risk and control assessments
 * Coordinate audits, security reviews and certification activities
 * Validate remediation actions and ensure effective closure of findings
 * Support continuous improvement of cyber security controls

Third-Party Cyber Risk Management

 * Conduct cyber security due diligence for new and existing vendors
 * Assess vendor security controls and supporting evidence
 * Work with business owners and risk teams to address control gaps
 * Monitor and report on third-party cyber risks

Stakeholder Engagement

 * Work closely with Technology, Risk and Operational Resilience teams
 * Support awareness of cyber risks and controls across the business
 * Translate technical risk information into clear business-focused recommendations
 * Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

You'll collaborate closely with:

 * CISO and Cyber Security Team
 * Enterprise Risk & Operational Risk teams
 * Third-Party Risk Management & Operational Resilience teams
 * IT Infrastructure, IT Support and Delivery teams
 * Business stakeholders and vendor owners
 * Third-party vendors and assurance providers