InfoSec Apprentice (Cyber Security)

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025

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Job Profile Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments of new applications and 3rd party vendors

• Perform due diligence reviews on service providers

• Provide technical security consultancy and advice

• Involvement in Information Security incident response procedures
   

• Assist with the evaluation and purchase of new security technology:
  - Identify and meet with vendors to understand their product/service
  - Work with the Commercial Management to run RFPs/RFIs
  - Produce proposals to purchase new products or services for the review of the COO, CFO and others
  - Provide assistance to IT for the deployment of new products and services
   

• Assist in the management of  the information security monitoring platform:
  - Respond to alerts – assess risks, cascade and escalate accordingly
  - Deal with technical issues and problems as they arise, working with teams in the Technology Group and the 3rd party security monitoring vendor
  - Work with external penetration testers to schedule scans; work with IT to track and remediate any identified issues
   

• Assist in the provision of security awareness training including:
  - Management of the employee phishing training programme
  - Management of the security awareness programme
  - Provide high-quality written summaries of key security issues and events to increase awareness of information security in employees and senior management
   

• Assess other information security alerts and vulnerabilities:
  - Provide technical risk assessment of vulnerabilities
  - Cascade and escalate accordingly
  - Work with technology teams to determine remediation plans
   

• Assist with management of the identity governance platform by:
  - Working with application support and development teams to on-board new applications to the platform
  - Working with Engineering develop the platform and resolve problems
   

• Review and approve/reject information security-related requests including (but not limited to):
  - Website unblock requests
  - Requests for privileged accounts
   

• Assess information security risks of IT changes:
  - Attend weekly change control meetings

 

Key Skills & Experience:

• Good understanding of technical security principles and how they apply to a broad range of technology

• Experience in implementing technical security policies and standards

• Experience of liaising with external security vendors

• Background in IT infrastructure with experience of liaising and working closely with infrastructure and/or development teams

• Strong communication skills with ability to adapt approach to different audiences

• Good adaptable personality

• Ability to grow and develop with the team and take additional responsibilities

• Understanding of technical security architectures

• Continuous security review and assessment skills

• Experience in the financial services industry

• Experience in security industry

• Security related qualification such as CISSP desirable

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com.

* As at 31 March 2025