Barclay Simpson

About the Company

Barclay Simpson is a specialist international recruitment company that recruits Cyber Security, Technology and Governance professionals across internal audit, risk management, information / cyber security, technology and change, regulatory compliance, financial crime, resilience, data protection, data analytics, and legal & governance professionals across all sectors of the economy.

Established in 1989, we are based in London and Frankfurt and recruit for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

Senior Privacy Analyst

Job Description

Senior Privacy Analyst
Bristol, 1 dpw in office
£55-57k salary plus 15-25% bonus, big pension cont, private health, 26 holidays and more.

Want to shape privacy practices at a leading consumer FinTech business?

You'll play a key role in enhancing regulatory compliance, building privacy awareness, and ensuring robust data protection across the business.

They're expecting a significant amount of organisational investment early this year that will require strategic privacy projects to be undertaken. You can lead on these.

The team operates in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with governance, technology, and business functions to advance privacy maturity.

You’d be delivering training, reviewing processing activities, conducting privacy risk assessments, and advising on key initiatives, including AI risks and international data transfers.

Package includes £55-57k salary, 15-25% bonus, private health, 26 holidays and buy 5 more, big pension match, and more.

For collaboration, learning and socialising they ask team members to visit the office at least once a week.

United Kingdom

Remote

11-03-2025

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

Threat Detection Engineer

Job Description

Is it time to join a supportive and collaborative team, in a firm that values Cyber? Thought so!

A forward-thinking Financial Services firm is seeking a Threat Detection Engineer to join its Cyber Security function. This role plays a critical part in managing and enhancing the firm’s SIEM solution. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for designing and developing the firm’s monitoring systems, onboarding data from various sources, and automating responses to Cyber Security incidents.

Key responsibilities include:

SIEM Solution Management: Oversee the full lifecycle from deployment to continuous improvement.
Use Case Development: Design and implement use cases to support security monitoring and incident response.
Threat Intelligence Integration: Integrate external CTI into the SIEM platform to enhance proactive threat detection.

To be considered for this role, you will have a background as a Threat Detection Engineer ideally with experience using Splunk and Sentinel, coupled with experience working in a regulated environment.

This is a hybrid opportunity, 3 days in the office (Edinburgh based), with a salary offering of up to £90,000 on the base.

*Please note that this client cannot sponsor*

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Hybrid

11-03-2025

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

R&D Software and Data Engineer

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE - SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION

R&D Software and Data Engineer
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior R&D Software and Data Engineer to play a key role in developing and maintaining data-driven systems. This role involves designing and optimising data pipelines, warehouses, and lakes to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and security. The successful candidate will contribute to the evolution of digital and analytical capabilities, particularly within the field of cyber fraud prevention and financial crime mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain robust data architectures and pipelines to enable seamless data transfer and processing, ensuring durability, consistency, and completeness.
Design and implement data warehouses and data lakes that efficiently manage high-volume and high-velocity data while adhering to stringent security standards.
Build and optimise data processing and analytical algorithms suitable for handling complex and large-scale datasets.
Collaborate with data scientists to develop and deploy machine learning models.
Provide guidance on risk mitigation and contribute to governance policies to enhance data security and compliance.
Manage risk effectively and implement stronger controls across data engineering projects.
Work closely with stakeholders across different areas, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies and objectives.
Conduct in-depth analysis of diverse data sources, both internal and external, to develop creative and effective solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
Influence decision-makers and collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful data solutions.
Key Requirements
Experience within financial services, particularly in cyber fraud, financial crime, or security-related roles.
Strong understanding of industry fraud and security signals, including digital identity, device authentication, voice recognition, biometrics, and behavioural profiling.
Knowledge of cyber fraud attack vectors, such as device spoofing, location manipulation, identity fraud, account takeover, and fraudulent documentation.
Proficiency in software development and data analytics tools, such as:
Programming languages: Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java
Databases: Postgres, MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, Teradata
Data analysis tools: SAS PROC SQL, Hue Database Assistant, Hadoop
Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and cyber-attack methodologies.
Experience with data visualisation and MI tools, including Tableau and Power BI.
Strong technical background in computer science, computing, and networks.
Desirable Skills
Advanced knowledge of cyber fraud tactics and countermeasures within financial services.
Experience with tools such as Quantexa, ElasticSearch, SAS and related analytics platforms.
Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to drive digital transformation initiatives.
Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks within data engineering.
Location
The successful candidate can work from either Knutsford or Northampton on a hybrid basis.

Knutsford, United Kingdom

Hybrid

13-03-2025

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

Information Security GRC Manager

Job Description

The Information Security GRC Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the governance, risk, and compliance functions within client organizations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the company's information security practices adhere to legal, regulatory, and industry standards while helping senior leadership mitigate risks and improve overall security posture. The role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders, advising them on risk-related issues, and implementing strategies that align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Governance & Risk Management:
Lead and oversee the organization's information security governance framework, ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
Identify, assess, and monitor security risks and ensure proper risk management strategies are implemented.
Develop and maintain risk registers and facilitate risk assessments across the organization.
Advise senior stakeholders (C-suite, department heads) on the potential impact of security risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Compliance Management:
Manage the organization's compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations related to information security (eg, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX).
Ensure that appropriate internal controls, audits, and assessments are conducted regularly to verify compliance with external regulations and internal policies.
Lead and coordinate internal and external audits to validate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Stakeholder Management & Reporting:
Regularly engage with senior stakeholders to communicate risk exposure, provide recommendations, and report on the status of the security program.
Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations on security risks, compliance status, and mitigation efforts to the Board of Directors and C-suite.
Act as a liaison between technical teams, management, and external parties (eg, regulators, auditors) on matters related to security governance, risk, and compliance.
Policy & Procedure Development:
Develop, implement, and update information security policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization, ensuring policies are understood and adhered to at all levels.
Incident & Crisis Management:
Collaborate with the incident response team to ensure that information security incidents are properly managed, documented, and reported in line with governance frameworks.
Assist in the identification of vulnerabilities and develop strategies for responding to and recovering from security incidents.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay abreast of the latest information security threats, trends, and compliance requirements.
Identify areas for continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and compliance processes and implement appropriate changes.

As an ideal candidate, you will have an industry certification such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC. You will also have a proven track record of delivering in a similar role.

Please note: This role is based in Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

Hybrid

13-03-2025