Global Head of Security Operations

Global Head of Security Operations

Job Description

[Up to c. $500k Comp Package | Hybrid Working]

Role Overview

We’re partnering with a global financial institution undergoing a major transformation of its cyber defence capability. This hire will take ownership of Security Operations globally, with a mandate to redesign how detection, response, and threat management are delivered across a complex, regulated environment. This is a senior leadership role with both strategic and technical depth. The focus is on moving from a heavily vendor-reliant model to a scalable, internally owned capability - centred around a modern “fusion centre” approach that brings together monitoring, intelligence, and response into a single, high-performing function...

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the end-to-end security operations capability, spanning monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence, hunting, and exposure management
• Define and implement a fusion centre model, integrating multiple security disciplines into a unified operating framework
• Partner with international teams to establish delivery hubs, including hiring, structuring teams, and embedding operational processes
• Lead the transition away from third-party SOC providers towards a fully embedded, internally operated function
• Build and scale globally consistent services that can support multiple regions from a centralised capability
• Set direction for tooling, automation, and orchestration across the security operations landscape
• Ensure operational practices align with regulatory expectations and internal risk standards within a banking environment
• Act as a senior technical authority, guiding architectural decisions while remaining close to execution
• Engage with executive stakeholders, providing clear visibility into risk posture, incident trends, and operational effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement across detection quality, response times, and overall resilience

What You’ll Bring…

• 10+ years’ experience in security operations, cyber defence, or related leadership roles
• Proven track record building or transforming large-scale SOC or security operations functions
• Experience designing and implementing fusion-style operating models or similarly integrated security frameworks
• Strong technical grounding across detection engineering, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management
• Background operating in large, regulated organisations (financial services strongly preferred)
• Experience leading transitions from outsourced security services to in-house delivery models
• Ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organisations without full direct control of all teams
• Demonstrated experience scaling teams, defining operating models, and delivering measurable outcomes
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to communicate effectively at board and C-level
• Hands-on credibility - able to engage deeply on technical topics while setting strategic direction

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