Fidelity International
# About the Opportunity Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 31 May 2026 Department FIL - Cyber Defence Operations Reports To Senior Technical Consultant - CDO Level 5We share a commitment to making things better for clients and each other. We continually explore new technology and different ways of working to put our clients first. So bring your boldest ideas to our Cyber Defense Operations team and feel like you're making progress. About your team Technology function across FIL is responsible for all global aspects of Technology, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Innovation. Fidelity is a value-driven, customer-obsessed organization and in Technology we are fortunate to play a direct role in helping our clients with one of the most important aspects of their lives - their financial well-being. Within the Technology function is our Global Cyber & Information Security (GCIS) that operates enterprise security services and controls. These are designed to mitigate Cyber and Information Security risks ensuring that Fidelity's business operates securely. The Technical Cybersecurity teams monitor both the internal and external threat environment, responding to security alerts and events in close to real time, as well as providing security assurance and access management services across the enterprise technology and business environment. Our global innovative Cyber Defence Operations team sits within GCIS and provides proactive, cutting-edge solutions to protect clients' digital assets and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. The Detection Engineering & Automation team within our Global Cybersecurity Operations focuses on the development of automated detection capabilities to reduce manual effort of the Global Cybersecurity Operations team freeing up time to focus on real cyber threats. They ensure that security controls are performing effectively and efficiently and that they are feeding into automation technologies allowing the organisation to make intelligent correlated decisions. About your role The Detection, Automation and Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Global Cybersecurity Operations team by ensuring security tooling implemented in the organisation are working as intended. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving excellence and innovation across the team and have extensive knowledge and experience in technologies including, but are not limited to, SIEM Administration (logging, use-case development, resource utilisation and optimisation), SOAR, DDoS, IPS, Email security, Network Anomaly Detection. The ideal candidate has experience of not only using a wide range of technologies to respond to security events, but also supporting ongoing maintenance of the tools. About you Key Responsibilities The Detection, Automation and Engineering Manager will be responsible to: Lead and manage a global high performing Detection, Automation and Engineering service. Lead and oversee the development of new security detection use-cases and associated workflows within automation to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities; ensuring robust QA, QC and Change Management is followed and maintained. Lead and own team delivery reporting, detailing key metrics, incidents, and trends for stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making following set formats. Drive engineering maturity by designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to standardise, automate, and improve the quality, velocity, and reliability of detection and automation releases. Own and govern delivery prioritisation, ensuring sprint planning and team output align to the function roadmap, business priorities, and risk based value delivery. Contribute to and influence roadmap development by identifying engineering opportunities, tooling enhancements, and future-state capabilities that strengthen the function's strategic direction. Lead and oversee the maintenance and management of security solutions / services like Sentinel, Defender, ServiceNow, Proofpoint, etc. Regularly assess the effectiveness of security tools through metrics and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Identify and implement enhancement opportunities with existing tooling to capitalise investments and returns. Guide, upskill and mentor a high performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to maximize productivity and skill development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Security Architects to ensure alignment of security tooling initiatives with broader organizational goals and compliance requirements. Lead the implementation of robust security tooling solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure. Establish and maintain proactive monitoring mechanisms to promptly detect and respond to incidents, utilizing the latest tooling capabilities. Provide expert support to security operations teams by troubleshooting tooling issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective measures. Execute and oversee security tooling projects, including resource management, timelines, and deliverables, demonstrating adept project management skills. Experience and Skills Required At least 4 years of experience working in a Detection Engineering function, preferably in Financial Services, focusing on Automation and Security Engineering maturity, with experience of managing and maintaining security tools within a global environment. Programming experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, JavaScript) to automate tasks using scripting on both Windows and Linux systems. Hands-on experience with APIs, demonstrating the ability to integrate security tools seamlessly, automate workflows, and enhance overall security posture through effective API utilization. Experience developing and fine-tuning Detection use-cases using advanced KQL and possess Innovative Mindset to challenge current processes. Experience developing and utilising automation to enhance responses to security alerts. Experience integrating and maintaining a SIEM solution and associated log stream integrations. Experience with Cloud environments and infrastructure integration with a SIEM solution. Demonstrable proficiency utilising built in security functions within Azure and AWS. Apply leadership and management skills in guiding and mentoring a security automation and engineering team to achieve collective success. Proven experience of being organised and methodical manner applying critical thinking to tasks and problems. Employ excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate security concepts, present findings, and engage with diverse stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrate adaptability to evolving security landscapes, staying updated on industry trends, and proactively integrating new technologies and methodologies into security tooling strategies. Feel rewarded For starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We'll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit As an international financial services organisation, we are in-scope of international regulations in the way that we carry out our work. This position is involved in work that is regulated by the FCA and/or the PRA and their Individual
# About the Opportunity Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 31 May 2026 Department FIL - Cyber Defence Operations Reports To Senior Technical Consultant - CDO Level 5We share a commitment to making things better for clients and each other. We continually explore new technology and different ways of working to put our clients first. So bring your boldest ideas to our Cyber Defense Operations team and feel like you're making progress. About your team Technology function across FIL is responsible for all global aspects of Technology, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Innovation. Fidelity is a value-driven, customer-obsessed organization and in Technology we are fortunate to play a direct role in helping our clients with one of the most important aspects of their lives - their financial well-being. Within the Technology function is our Global Cyber & Information Security (GCIS) that operates enterprise security services and controls. These are designed to mitigate Cyber and Information Security risks ensuring that Fidelity's business operates securely. The Technical Cybersecurity teams monitor both the internal and external threat environment, responding to security alerts and events in close to real time, as well as providing security assurance and access management services across the enterprise technology and business environment. Our global innovative Cyber Defence Operations team sits within GCIS and provides proactive, cutting-edge solutions to protect clients' digital assets and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. The Detection Engineering & Automation team within our Global Cybersecurity Operations focuses on the development of automated detection capabilities to reduce manual effort of the Global Cybersecurity Operations team freeing up time to focus on real cyber threats. They ensure that security controls are performing effectively and efficiently and that they are feeding into automation technologies allowing the organisation to make intelligent correlated decisions. About your role The Detection, Automation and Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Global Cybersecurity Operations team by ensuring security tooling implemented in the organisation are working as intended. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving excellence and innovation across the team and have extensive knowledge and experience in technologies including, but are not limited to, SIEM Administration (logging, use-case development, resource utilisation and optimisation), SOAR, DDoS, IPS, Email security, Network Anomaly Detection. The ideal candidate has experience of not only using a wide range of technologies to respond to security events, but also supporting ongoing maintenance of the tools. About you Key Responsibilities The Detection, Automation and Engineering Manager will be responsible to: Lead and manage a global high performing Detection, Automation and Engineering service. Lead and oversee the development of new security detection use-cases and associated workflows within automation to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities; ensuring robust QA, QC and Change Management is followed and maintained. Lead and own team delivery reporting, detailing key metrics, incidents, and trends for stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making following set formats. Drive engineering maturity by designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to standardise, automate, and improve the quality, velocity, and reliability of detection and automation releases. Own and govern delivery prioritisation, ensuring sprint planning and team output align to the function roadmap, business priorities, and risk based value delivery. Contribute to and influence roadmap development by identifying engineering opportunities, tooling enhancements, and future-state capabilities that strengthen the function's strategic direction. Lead and oversee the maintenance and management of security solutions / services like Sentinel, Defender, ServiceNow, Proofpoint, etc. Regularly assess the effectiveness of security tools through metrics and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team. Identify and implement enhancement opportunities with existing tooling to capitalise investments and returns. Guide, upskill and mentor a high performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to maximize productivity and skill development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Security Architects to ensure alignment of security tooling initiatives with broader organizational goals and compliance requirements. Lead the implementation of robust security tooling solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure. Establish and maintain proactive monitoring mechanisms to promptly detect and respond to incidents, utilizing the latest tooling capabilities. Provide expert support to security operations teams by troubleshooting tooling issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective measures. Execute and oversee security tooling projects, including resource management, timelines, and deliverables, demonstrating adept project management skills. Experience and Skills Required At least 4 years of experience working in a Detection Engineering function, preferably in Financial Services, focusing on Automation and Security Engineering maturity, with experience of managing and maintaining security tools within a global environment. Programming experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python, JavaScript) to automate tasks using scripting on both Windows and Linux systems. Hands-on experience with APIs, demonstrating the ability to integrate security tools seamlessly, automate workflows, and enhance overall security posture through effective API utilization. Experience developing and fine-tuning Detection use-cases using advanced KQL and possess Innovative Mindset to challenge current processes. Experience developing and utilising automation to enhance responses to security alerts. Experience integrating and maintaining a SIEM solution and associated log stream integrations. Experience with Cloud environments and infrastructure integration with a SIEM solution. Demonstrable proficiency utilising built in security functions within Azure and AWS. Apply leadership and management skills in guiding and mentoring a security automation and engineering team to achieve collective success. Proven experience of being organised and methodical manner applying critical thinking to tasks and problems. Employ excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate security concepts, present findings, and engage with diverse stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrate adaptability to evolving security landscapes, staying updated on industry trends, and proactively integrating new technologies and methodologies into security tooling strategies. Feel rewarded For starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We'll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit As an international financial services organisation, we are in-scope of international regulations in the way that we carry out our work. This position is involved in work that is regulated by the FCA and/or the PRA and their Individual
Benefact Group plc
Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204534 About the role Benefact Group are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) to join our Gloucester office. The Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) provides essential financial analysis, reporting, and insight to underpin technology and transformation initiatives. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner (Group Strategy), this role ensures that financial discipline and governance are maintained across IT and group change portfolios. The role focuses on preparing accurate data, monitoring budgets, and supporting decision making processes, enabling the senior partner to drive strategic conversations and deliver value from investments. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making, business cases, investment appraisals, and post implementation reviews. Ensuring accurate, consistent financial information through day to day monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and variance/risk management across Group IT and transformation portfolios. Safeguarding budgets by tracking spend, identifying risks and opportunities, and optimising resource allocation. Translating complex financial data into clear insights for non finance stakeholders while building strong cross functional relationships across Finance, IT, and Change teams. Supporting core planning and operational processes, including budgeting, strategic planning, Workday process implementation, and development of shared service and cost allocation models. What you'll need to have Qualified Accountant with FP&A experience. Financial Services experience or IT business partnering experience. Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and automation (pivot tables, lookups). Organised and detailed oriented. Strong Excel skills. What makes you stand out Experience with BI tools. Insurance Experience. What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it. Hybrid working. Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution. Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme. An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice. Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year. Employee Assistance Programme. Full study support to gain professional qualifications. Access to virtual GP. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Hear from the hiring manager "Come join our Finance team! We work closely with IT and transformation teams to turn financial data into clear insights that drive real decisions. From safeguarding budgets to supporting strategic planning, you'll be part of a collaborative team that makes a big impact across the business." About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135 year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204534 About the role Benefact Group are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) to join our Gloucester office. The Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) provides essential financial analysis, reporting, and insight to underpin technology and transformation initiatives. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner (Group Strategy), this role ensures that financial discipline and governance are maintained across IT and group change portfolios. The role focuses on preparing accurate data, monitoring budgets, and supporting decision making processes, enabling the senior partner to drive strategic conversations and deliver value from investments. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making, business cases, investment appraisals, and post implementation reviews. Ensuring accurate, consistent financial information through day to day monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and variance/risk management across Group IT and transformation portfolios. Safeguarding budgets by tracking spend, identifying risks and opportunities, and optimising resource allocation. Translating complex financial data into clear insights for non finance stakeholders while building strong cross functional relationships across Finance, IT, and Change teams. Supporting core planning and operational processes, including budgeting, strategic planning, Workday process implementation, and development of shared service and cost allocation models. What you'll need to have Qualified Accountant with FP&A experience. Financial Services experience or IT business partnering experience. Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and automation (pivot tables, lookups). Organised and detailed oriented. Strong Excel skills. What makes you stand out Experience with BI tools. Insurance Experience. What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it. Hybrid working. Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution. Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme. An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice. Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year. Employee Assistance Programme. Full study support to gain professional qualifications. Access to virtual GP. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Hear from the hiring manager "Come join our Finance team! We work closely with IT and transformation teams to turn financial data into clear insights that drive real decisions. From safeguarding budgets to supporting strategic planning, you'll be part of a collaborative team that makes a big impact across the business." About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135 year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
