Information Security Analyst

⭐Our Information Security team

At Monzo our mission is to make money work for everyone. Central to this is making sure the bank is safe and secure for our customers. We’re always keen to hear from people who believe in our mission and want to join us on this journey.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join our Information Security Squad for a 14 month FTC. We’re focused on building security processes that allow the bank to move at pace, while protecting our customers. We’re never afraid to do things differently and aim to form a partnership with product and engineering teams that allows us to support the creation of products our customers love.

🔑 You’ll play a key role by...

• Contributing to information security projects as part of our security programme. Previously, we’ve delivered work in areas such as third party security, governance and vulnerability management
• Operating critical security processes, such as our regular user access review, third party security risk assessments and compliance exercises
• Working with our external partners to support the Bank’s compliance with PCI:DSS (the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
• Making sure we’re forward looking by staying ahead of new security threats, innovations in technology and emerging risks
• Working closely with internal audit and risk teams to ensure security controls are properly implemented and regularly assessed for effectiveness
• Working closely with developers, product managers, and other teams to deliver all of the above

🤩 We’d love to hear from you if…

• You're passionate about security: you're genuinely excited about the challenges and opportunities within cyber security at Monzo and eager to learn more
• You have a technical curiosity: you have a knack for understanding how things work, are capable of lateral thinking and enjoy crafting solutions to complex problems
• You understand security basics: you have a foundational understanding of security concepts and best practices and can confidently propose solutions to help Monzo progress in line with them
• You are comfortable with varied work: You've managed multiple projects at once
• You understand technical information: you're comfortable reading and interpreting technical documentation and procedures
• You're proactive and eager to learn: you take initiative, are proactive in seeking information, and are committed to continuous learning
• You're a good communicator: you can clearly communicate your ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You're a team player: you enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to a positive team environment
• You have experience supporting compliance with PCI:DSS: You have some experience working with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Experience in a similar financial services role or a highly regulated environment, and security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security Analyst+, or CISM are a plus!

Not ticking every box? That’s totally okay! Studies show that women and people of colour might hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At Monzo, we’re dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming team. If you’re passionate about this role and keen to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t have everything that's listed just yet. Drop us your application, we’d love to hear from you!

🙌 What’s in it for you

⏰We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, and at times that suit you and your team.

📚£1,000 learning budget each year to use on books, training courses and conferences.

🏡We will set you up to work from home; all employees are given Macbooks and for fully remote workers we will provide extra support for your work-from-home setup.

➕ Plus lots more! Read our full list of benefits.