Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.  

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.  

We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Security Operations Center would like to welcome a dynamic  

Senior Cyber Defence Analyst in our office in  London. 

The SOC team is a key Information Technology pillar within the Equiti Group and its primary objective is to ensure the overall effectiveness of Cybersecurity across the Equiti Group. 

Responsibilities 

• Security Operations: Monitor, triage, escalate and investigate security events occurring within the Equiti technology infrastructure from a wide variety of sources including SIEM and EDR solutions.  

• Security Engineering: Actively engage with projects to improve the wider security posture of the organization and its infrastructure, such as the configuration and deployment of new technologies. Identify technical and process-related improvements and participate in their implementation. 

• Threat Intelligence: Monitor both commercial and open-source threat intelligence solutions to identify risks to Equiti. Raise these risks via the relevant processes and identify countermeasures that will reduce Equiti’s overall risk profile. 

• Vulnerability Management: Monitor our vulnerability management solution and coordinate with key stakeholders to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across the Equiti technology estate. Keep updated with 0-day vulnerabilities and work with the relevant teams to implement emergency patching.  

• Documentation & Reporting; Create documentation and processes that improve efficiency within the SOC team. Contribute to internal knowledge bases and provide detailed information when handling security incidents. Assist with the creation of visual dashboards that reflect key SOC KPIs. 

• Continuous Improvement: Make suggestions, identify improvements, and collaboratively engage with the wider team to implement changes that will improve the effectiveness of the SOC. 

• Professional Development: Engage in continual personal development with training and certifications to ensure that your knowledge is continually adapting to changing industry trends.  

Skills & Competencies 

• Security Certifications: GIAC, OSCP, CCSK, Azure, AWS, ISC2, CompTIA, ISACA, EC-Council 

• Advanced SIEM analysis and Incident Response 

• Solid knowledge of Cloud Security, Monitoring, Automated Incident Response, offensive security 

• Solid knowledge of network/endpoint forensics, malware analysis, reverse engineering a bonus 

• Experience with a scripting language such as Python, PowerShell, and API programming is a plus 

• Strong collaboration and communication skills 

• Passion for Information Security 

Experience Requirements 

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or technical certifications 

• Relevant experience in a security operations center environment is a must 

• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management products 

• Experience with Linux, Windows, iOS, and Network Operating Systems 

• Experience with Endpoint and Network Detection Response technologies 

• Financial services technology background is desirable 

Perks 

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more. 

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include: 

• Competitive salary package 

• Performance-based bonus 

• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members 

• Smart working options 

• Employee wellness initiatives 

• Personalized career development 

• Company lunch in the office 

• Regular company events 

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences. 

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer. 

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.