Senior IT & InfoSec Specialist

About 9fin

The world's largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data.

Technology has revolutionized equity markets with electronic trading, quant algos and instantaneous news. However, in debt capital markets, the picture is completely different. It still behaves like it’s in the 1980s; trillions of dollars of trades are placed over the phone, news is slow, and corporate credit information is imperfect and scattered.

Our mission is to change this.

9fin's proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time.

Our fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms.

The role

9fin’s newly established IT and Information Security department is now ready to expand as it strives to bring world class services to all 9finners. As an IT and Information Security Specialist, you will be a senior contributor to this initiative. Assisting the Head of IT & Information Security, you will be working closely together on ensuring all policies and procedures across information security, compliance and audit processes follow SOC2 and other frameworks - ensuring continuation of strong day-to-day processes that are appropriate for our size and risks and yet prepared for our ambitious strategy. You’ll need to be able to work independently taking the lead of a number of key projects from the outset whilst also knowing how to work effectively in a team.

This role reports to the Head of IT & Information Security and involves close collaboration across all business units. 

Note: 9fin has a separate Engineering Teams, which supports our large team of software engineers with application infrastructure. That however does not limit the scope of this role as we look to deploy modern techniques to our IT and security function leveraging skills from DevOps, SecOps and more.

Responsibilities

No two days are the same at 9fin. As part of a small dynamic team here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on:

IT Functions

• Support of lean IT and information security functions at 9fin

  • Oversight of 9fin’s hybrid IT estate utilising JumpCloud & Google Workspace

    • 9fin have a remote / hybrid workforce across three offices

      • London, Belfast & New York

  • Support of 9fins modern MDM via tools such as:

    • JumpCloud

    • Google Workspace

    • Vanta

    • Other…

  • Apply modern approaches to IT functions using:

    • Automation scripting & tools

    • Secure by design provisioning for users & devices

  • Support of 9fins physical IT assets across the entire estate

    • This will include vendor management

  • Support (and improve) SSO/SAML deployment processes

  • Oversee patch management (via JC) and endpoint security

  • Support and assistance in building out the IT Service Desk function

    • Internal and External

Information Security

• 9fin have a comprehensive information security strategy roadmap. You will be expected to know and implement industry standards

• Assistance in enforcing all information security policies, guidelines, documentation, and processes across 9fin

• Assist the team in building buy-in with all 9finner’s that IT, Information Security and Compliance is a shared responsibility, key to the long-term success of 9fin

Security Certifications

• Assist the department lead in achievement of SOC2 Type II

• Working with the head of department you will play a key part in determining the next steps in 9fins certification strategy

  • Knowledge of ISO:27001(2022), Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are key to this role

Other Key Areas

• Helping to maintain compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection initiatives

• Assistance in review of:

  • Penetration testing & Vulnerability scans

  • Incident responses

  • DLP

  • Phishing tests

  • System audits 

• Staying updated on the latest security trends and technologies

About You

If you are a talented IT and Enterprise Security specialist who has significant prior experience with the work listed above, has a hands-on approach, and is prepared to join a fast-paced team in a dynamic company, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

You have industry skills and knowledge in the following key areas:

• iDP Administration 

  • JumpCloud / Google / MS Azure

• User & Device Management

  • JumpCloud / Google / Azure

  • Mac / Windows / Linux

• Device Provisioning

  • Apple / Windows / Linux

• Networking skills 

  • Access Points, Switches, Network Security

• Information Security Standards / Certifications 

  • ISO:27001, SOC2, Cyber Essentials / CE+, GDPR

• Automation 

  • PowerShell, Python, Other

• Support Desk Management

  • JIRA, ServiceDesk or equivalent

Other Criteria

• Willingness to travel

  • London (at least once every 6-8 weeks)

  • NYC (at least once a year)

• Independent mindset:

  • Ability to work independently and act up as required during periods of annual leave etc..

• Ready to push your boundaries:

  • Desire to work at pace adapting to an ever changing and growing estate

• Willingness to challenge the status quo:

  • You aren’t afraid to speak up when you can see a better way

• Growth mindset:

  • You believe that your colleagues most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work

Benefits

We’re a scaling start up, and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel.

Financial & Insurance

• Competitive Salary (our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market)

• Equity options

• Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%)

• Private Medical Insurance

• Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness

• Group Life Assurance 

• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes

Time off 

• 25 holiday days per year

• Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)

• Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work

• Work abroad for up to 3 months a year

• 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service

• Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available

Training & Culture 

• Professional learning and development budget

• Quarterly team socials

• Summer and Winter company social events

9fin is an equal opportunities employer

At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.