Senior AI Security Consultant

Financial Conduct Authority

. Provide authoritative AI security subject matter knowledge to support risk-informed decision-making and secure adoption of AI technologies across the FCA .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £74,000 - £113,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI security, risk management, and the development of security frameworks and policies. Capable of translating complex AI security concepts into practical guidance while effectively engaging stakeholders and providing leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

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AI Security ExpertiseCyber Security Risk ManagementSecurity Framework DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Threat ModellingSecurity Risk AssessmentSecurity Controls EvaluationAI Technologies UnderstandingSecurity Framework ImplementationGovernance Model DevelopmentRisk-Based RecommendationsEmerging Technology AnalysisComplex Findings TranslationOperational Resilience Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementConsultancy SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

OWASP LLM Top 10MITRE ATLASNIST AI RMFISO 42001ISO 27001

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Cyber SecuritySC Clearance

Industry Keywords

AI SecurityEmerging TechnologiesSecurity ArchitectureRisk ManagementResponsible AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide authoritative AI security subject matter knowledge to support risk-informed decision-making and secure adoption of AI technologies across the FCA
Carry out AI threat modelling, security risk assessment and security design activities for AI systems and emerging digital capabilities
Provide specialist recommendations on risk treatment, security controls and secure adoption approaches
Lead AI security reviews, control validation and testing activities
Oversee development and continual improvement of AI security frameworks, standards, policies, guidance and secure design principles
Act as the FCA’s recognised AI Security subject matter authority and centre of expertise
Advise on emerging AI security threats, technologies, standards and regulatory developments
Translate developments into practical guidance, frameworks and risk management approaches
Build organisational AI security capability through stakeholder engagement, knowledge sharing and awareness initiatives
Respond to incoming requests within agreed SLAs and team service standards
Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to SE&A team members
Support the SE&A Manager with continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in cyber security, security architecture, security consultancy, or risk management, with deep knowledge of AI security, emerging technologies and AI-related risk
Solid understanding of AI technologies and ecosystems, including generative AI, agentic systems, AI platforms and emerging AI capabilities
Ability to assess security risks, conduct threat modelling, evaluate controls and provide specialist guidance
Practical experience developing and implementing security frameworks, policies, standards and governance models
Knowledge of OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, ISO 27001 and related standards
Ability to analyse emerging technologies, threat intelligence, regulatory developments and evolving attack techniques
Ability to translate complex findings into practical, risk-based recommendations and security controls
Deep understanding of the intersection between AI security, governance, operational resilience, data, architecture, responsible AI and enterprise risk management
Effective stakeholder management, consultancy and influencing skills
Experience engaging senior business, technology, governance and risk stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, knowledge sharing and promotion of security best practice
Degree-level qualification in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
SC Clearance is required; candidates will hold or be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable