Full job description
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent
Lead the delivery of security initiatives that safeguard the future of digital finance.
The Role
As a Security Delivery Lead at Capco, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex cyber security initiatives for some of the world’s leading financial and energy institutions. Working closely with security architects, engineers, technology teams and client stakeholders, you’ll turn security priorities into structured delivery plans, coordinate multidisciplinary workstreams, and ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, timelines and outcomes.
You’ll provide clear governance across risks, dependencies, resources and decisions while helping teams embed security-by-design across cloud, on-premise and hybrid environments. You’ll also champion practical, responsible use of approved AI tools, automation and AI-enabled workflows where they can improve delivery speed, quality and insight, while maintaining appropriate human judgement, review and security guardrails.
What You’ll Do
Lead security projects from initiation through delivery, defining scope, plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery outcomes, using approved AI-enabled tools and automation where appropriate to improve planning, insight and delivery efficiency
Coordinate security, engineering, architecture, technology and client workstreams to maintain momentum, resolve delivery blockers and oversee initiatives across areas including IAM, cloud security, endpoint protection, SIEM, application security, vulnerability management and Zero Trust
Own project governance, including RAID management, status reporting, decision tracking, change control and escalation, maintaining appropriate human review, audit trails and escalation pathways when AI-enabled workflows are used
Manage project resources, budgets and delivery forecasts, ensuring work remains aligned to agreed priorities, commitments and relevant security, risk and regulatory requirements
Work with security architects, engineers and senior stakeholders to coordinate security controls, remediation and DevSecOps improvements, clearly communicating progress, risks, dependencies, decisions and required actions
What We’re Looking For
Proven project management experience delivering cyber security, technology, infrastructure or risk initiatives in complex environments, ideally within financial services and/or energy
Strong delivery management skills, including planning, RAID management, governance, financial tracking, resource coordination and stakeholder reporting
Good understanding of security domains such as IAM, cloud security, endpoint protection, SIEM, application security and vulnerability management, alongside working knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and OWASP
Experience coordinating delivery across cloud, on-premise or hybrid technology environments and working effectively with security architects, engineers and business stakeholders
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with curiosity about approved AI tools and AI-enabled ways of working, combined with sound human judgement and an understanding of responsible use, review and escalation
Bonus Points For
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security tooling such as SAST, SCA, DAST, container scanning, SIEM, firewalls or IAM solutions
Experience delivering Zero Trust, cloud security, security transformation or regulatory remediation initiatives
Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum qualifications, CISSP, CISM or cloud security credentials
Experience with AI security, governance, responsible AI or AI-enabled security workflows, including the delivery of automated security guardrails
Experience supporting client proposals, RFPs, delivery mobilisation or security transformation programmes
Why Join Capco
Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
Benefits
Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way – minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick: workshops, certifications and e-learning. Plus, a Business Coach assigned from Day One to provide one-to-one guidance to support your goals and accelerate your development.
Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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