Director - Security Architecture, UK, Europe and APAC (London)

What is the opportunity?

You will be leading security solution architecture across complex, rapidly changing environments, including M&A related transformation.

You will be able to rapidly identify areas of improvement and make changes for the good of the organisation, working alongside Business Product Owners, Infrastructure, Application, Cloud, and Engineering teams to implement secure-by-design change.

Should you be shortlisted, do please let us know if you have any specific requirements for the interview.

This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days on-site at our 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London office.

What will you do?

• Provide visionary leadership and drive the strategic direction for cyber resilience across the UK, Europe, and APAC regions.

• Serve as a senior member of the UK, Europe, and APAC CISO function, with a matrix reporting line into the Global Enterprise Adversary Emulation team.

• Ensure compliance with cyber resilience requirements across key regulatory frameworks, including MAS TRM, UK FCA Handbook, and ECB DORA.

• Define and maintain a comprehensive, end-to-end perspective of revenue, products, services, systems, third parties, and cyber resilience scores.

• Execute and oversee cyber simulation tests to evaluate and strengthen organisational resilience.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strategic thinker and thought leader with a proven ability to shape and execute cyber resilience initiatives.

• Ownership mindset to tackle challenges and lead cross-functional teams of subject matter experts (SMEs) toward effective solutions.

• Design thinking and action-oriented approach, with a focus on implementing secure-by-design principles and leveraging enterprise-standard patterns.

• Self-motivated and independent, capable of thriving with minimal direction in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable business insights.

Nice-to-have

• Expertise in frameworks such as SABSA, TOGAF, and Threat Modelling.

• Hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Broad knowledge across diverse cybersecurity domains, including threat assessment and emerging security concepts.

• Proven track record in managing complex technology projects across multiple hosting environments.

• Commitment to staying current with evolving security threat assessment frameworks and industry best practices.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Opportunities to work with the best in the field

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Architectural Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Management, Decision Making, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Security Management, Information Technology Security, IT Security Architecture, Multi-Level Communication

Additional Job Details

10 FENCHURCH AVENUE:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2026-04-232026-05-07

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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