Cyber Security Analyst

CoinShares International Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital asset management firm in Greater London is looking for a proactive Cyber Security Analyst with 2-3 years of experience in the cyber security field. The candidate will monitor and analyze cyber threats, ensuring protection of vital financial systems and data. Relevant certifications and familiarity with security compliance frameworks are preferred. This position offers the chance to work within an innovative environment focused on operational resilience and security.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a cyber security analyst or similar role.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, SSCP are beneficial.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts from various tools.
• Investigate security incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security controls.
• Support vulnerability scanning and patch management efforts.
• Work with IT and DevOps teams for secure system configurations.
• Analyse threat intelligence feeds relevant to the financial sector.
• Assist with compliance efforts and internal audits.
• Contribute to security awareness training.

Skills

Solid understanding of information security principles and threat landscapes

Demonstrated experience with security monitoring and analysis tools

Familiarity with network protocols, firewall configurations

Experience in incident detection, analysis, and response

Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science

Tools

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

Qualys

Wiz

Job description

Our Culture

CoinShares is an innovative, agile and ambitious organisation. We strive for excellence in everything we do. We are a high performance culture with a focus on:

• Professional and personal integrity

• Curiosity and a deep learning mindset

• Transparency

• Teamwork and collaboration

CoinShares is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and warmly welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.

The Team

The Cyber Security team exists to protect CoinShares’ digital assets, systems, people and data while enabling the business to operate securely at speed. The team safeguards the firm against cyber threats in a highly regulated, cloud-first environment, ensuring that security is embedded into day-to-day operations and technology decisions rather than treated as a standalone control function.

Working closely with all teams, the Cyber Security team designs and maintains a robust security framework that evolves alongside the business. Their work is central to maintaining operational resilience, regulatory confidence and trust in CoinShares as a leading digital asset manager.

Role Profile

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cyber Security Analyst with 2–3 years of experience to join our security team. Working within the fast-paced digital finance sector, you will play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and responding to cyber threats to help protect critical financial data, systems, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to security alerts from various tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).

• Investigate security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and support incident response.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security controls and policies.

• Support vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation efforts.

• Work with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure system configurations and deployments.

• Analyse threat intelligence feeds and assess risks relevant to the financial sector.

• Assist with compliance efforts (e.g.ISO 27001, SOC 2) and internal audits.

• Contribute to security awareness training and phishing simulation programs.

• Maintain documentation related to security operations and incident handling.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a cyber security analyst or similar role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, SSCP).

• Experience in the financial services sector or other regulated environments would be advantageous.

Core Skills

• Solid understanding of information security principles and threat landscapes.

• Demonstrated experience with security monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Rapid7, Qualys, Wiz).

• Familiarity with network protocols, firewall configurations, and common attack vectors.

• Experience in incident detection, analysis, and response.

• Working knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (NIST, CIS, GDPR).

• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) are a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.