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Simon James I.T. Ltd

Security Product Lead

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 11,000 /month

Senior

Freelance

29-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Incident Response CI/CD Stakeholder Management Architecture Security Architecture SDLC

Job Specifications

Product Security Leader (12 Months)

Global FinTech | Bank, London | 2 Days Onsite

A Global fintech leader is seeking a Product Security Leader to embed security throughout the product lifecycle of new and existing products, partnering closely with engineering, product, and compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Implement security policies and tooling across design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
Lead threat modelling for new and existing applications.
Manage and prioritise the product vulnerability backlog, including key remediation metrics.
Coordinate bug bounty findings and drive timely fixes.
Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and systemic issues.
Lead or support incident response, including facilitating tabletop exercises.

What You’ll Bring

Expertise in vulnerability management, threat modelling, security architecture, and secure SDLC.
Strong background in incident response, root cause analysis, and bug bounty programs.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in third‑party risk, security assessments, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with CI/CD security tooling including SAST, DAST, and SCA.

Details

Length: 12‑month contract
Location: Bank, London (hybrid, 2 days onsite)
Industry: Global FinTech
If you’re driven to strengthen product security at scale within a high‑impact environment, we’d welcome your application.

About the Company

Simon James IT is an international specialist IT consultancy based in the City of London. Coming from successful consultancy backgrounds we have taken the positive elements of large scale recruitment and built a business model to provide a personalized solution for your recruitment needs. We offer a dedicated service to ensure you get the best possible candidates within both your timescales and budget. Our business has grown organically from building solid foundations within niche technology areas and working closely wit... Know more