Cyber Security Apprentice

There are few jobs where you can make a real difference to the 2 million people who work in the UK Financial Services industry, the 40 million consumers of financial products and the stability of our economy as a whole.

From regulating Consumer Credit to driving action on Foreign Exchange manipulation or helping strengthen accountability in the banking sector, the FCA is working with the industry to protect consumers, ensure the integrity of the UK financial system and promote fair and effective competition. Our remit has expanded significantly since our creation in 2013, with the number of firms we regulate growing from 23,000 to over 50,000. We oversee conduct across the full span of the financial sector from global investment banks to high street payday lenders. We do this by working with consumer groups, trade associations and professional bodies, domestic regulators, international partners, and a wide range of other stakeholders.

Job description:

The purpose of this role is to understand the firms’ current and planned use of technology and cyber, identify and assess potential harm and risk to the market and promote good practice by clarifying our expectations and acting when necessary. This includes seeking to minimise the impact on consumers and the markets when risks crystallise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting risk assessments of cyber & technology resilience for the higher impact firms we supervise.
• Assessments of technology risk aspects of new firm applications or variation of permissions.
• Involvement in other aspects of the departments work including engagement with other regulators both domestic and international; supporting the response to incidents within firms, including cyber-attacks; thematic or multi-firm reviews on a particular topic and developing department Management Information and data analytics approaches.
• Working towards being a Cyber SME across the team and wider department.
• Learning how to manage and deal with cyber threats, hazards and risks that are needed to protect organisations, systems and people.
• Supporting small sub-teams in one or more of assessment framework, stakeholder management, project management, communications and incident management activities.
• Contributing effectively to thematic work.
• Taking part in external stakeholder events and other similar engagement meetings on cyber and technology.
• Sharing knowledge and expertise across the department and wider FCA where necessary.

Requirements

Skills required:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages - particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Personal qualities:

• Logical and creative thinking skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• Can use own initiative
• A thorough and organised approach
• Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment
• Passion for cyber security

Minimum qualifications required:

• Minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent grade C or above - including one in a numerical subject e.g. Maths, Economics, Finance.
• In addition to 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 (C) - 9 (A) including Maths and English.

Location

• 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN

Benefits

Pension/Benefits:

Career and family leave, flexible working options, a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, a non-contributory pension, private healthcare, interest-free season ticket loans, a subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only), a subsidised restaurant, charity and volunteering initiatives, sports and social clubs, a reflection and multi-faith room and free eye tests.

Future prospects:

We encourage and support those apprentices who successfully complete their professional qualification and apprenticeship programme to secure a permanent role at the FCA.

Annual leave allowance

25 days

Qualification

The successful applicant will complete and obtain a Level 4 Cyber SecurityQualification through Learning Curve Group.

You will be taught through:

• 4-6 Weekly 1-2-1 Sessions with your tutor
• 6 weekly hours of Off The Job Training
• The course is an 18 month programme
• More info can be found here - https://www.learningcurvegroup.co.uk/courses/employers/level-four-cyber-security-technologist-technical-apprenticeship

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person